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Job outlook for parts drivers in the United States
Parts driver job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected parts driver job growth rate is 0% from 2018-2028.
About 1,900 new jobs for parts drivers are projected over the next decade.
Parts driver salaries have increased 9% for parts drivers in the last 5 years.
There are over 52,951 parts drivers currently employed in the United States.
There are 146,082 active parts driver job openings in the US.
The average parts driver salary is $33,224.
Are parts driver jobs in demand?
No, parts driver jobs are not in demand. Parts driver demand is projected to decline 0% from 2018 to 2028.
Parts driver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of parts driver jobs and the average parts driver salary over time.
Parts driver jobs over time
Parts driver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52,951 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 50,192 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 50,445 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 50,148 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 49,327 | 0.01% |
Average parts driver salary over time
Parts driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,224 | $15.97 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | $32,457 | $15.60 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $31,147 | $14.97 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $30,072 | $14.46 | --1.3% |
| 2022 | $30,481 | $14.65 | +0.4% |
Parts driver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of parts driver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where parts drivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for parts drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 754 | 24% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 319 | 24% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 235 | 24% |
| 4 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,299 | 21% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 749 | 21% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 646 | 21% |
| 7 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 618 | 21% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 134 | 21% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,364 | 20% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,197 | 20% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 986 | 20% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 840 | 20% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 215 | 20% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,466 | 19% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,247 | 19% |
| 16 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 578 | 19% |
| 17 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 577 | 19% |
| 18 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 336 | 19% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 240 | 18% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 134 | 18% |
Most common cities for parts drivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glen Cove | 4 | 15% | $37,074 |
| 2 | El Cajon | 4 | 4% | $35,307 |
| 3 | Tracy | 4 | 4% | $37,868 |
| 4 | Hanford | 2 | 4% | $37,366 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 2 | 3% | $31,581 |
| 6 | Carlsbad | 2 | 2% | $35,604 |
| 7 | Fort Smith | 2 | 2% | $29,059 |
| 8 | Orlando | 3 | 1% | $27,780 |
| 9 | Fontana | 2 | 1% | $36,047 |
| 10 | Irvine | 2 | 1% | $35,998 |
| 11 | New York | 3 | 0% | $36,945 |
| 12 | San Jose | 3 | 0% | $38,060 |
| 13 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $31,569 |
| 14 | Colorado Springs | 2 | 0% | $36,409 |
| 15 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $27,563 |