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Job outlook for pizza delivery drivers in the United States
Pizza delivery driver job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected pizza delivery driver job growth rate is 11% from 2018-2028.
About 174,200 new jobs for pizza delivery drivers are projected over the next decade.
Pizza delivery driver salaries have increased 22% for pizza delivery drivers in the last 5 years.
There are over 28,314 pizza delivery drivers currently employed in the United States.
There are 343,650 active pizza delivery driver job openings in the US.
The average pizza delivery driver salary is $34,873.
Are pizza delivery driver jobs in demand?
Yes, pizza delivery driver jobs are in demand. Pizza delivery driver demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Pizza delivery driver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of pizza delivery driver jobs and the average pizza delivery driver salary over time.
Pizza delivery driver jobs over time
Pizza delivery driver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,314 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 25,768 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 26,014 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 25,381 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 24,800 | 0.01% |
Average pizza delivery driver salary over time
Pizza delivery driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,873 | $16.77 | +8.1% |
| 2025 | $32,254 | $15.51 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $30,807 | $14.81 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $29,984 | $14.42 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | $28,475 | $13.69 | +1.7% |
Pizza delivery driver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of pizza delivery driver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where pizza delivery drivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for pizza delivery drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 358 | 34% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 2,094 | 31% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 398 | 30% |
| 4 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,409 | 29% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 249 | 29% |
| 6 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 502 | 28% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 172 | 28% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,793 | 27% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,247 | 27% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,876 | 27% |
| 11 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,819 | 27% |
| 12 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1,184 | 27% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 848 | 27% |
| 14 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 799 | 27% |
| 15 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 794 | 27% |
| 16 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 159 | 27% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,342 | 26% |
| 18 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,734 | 26% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,559 | 26% |
| 20 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,445 | 26% |
Most common cities for pizza delivery drivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bessemer | 7 | 26% | $35,751 |
| 2 | Terre Haute | 6 | 10% | $34,913 |
| 3 | Marietta | 5 | 8% | $33,723 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 15 | 7% | $35,824 |
| 5 | Chattanooga | 9 | 5% | $32,124 |
| 6 | Fort Collins | 6 | 4% | $33,957 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 14 | 3% | $33,658 |
| 8 | Milwaukee | 14 | 2% | $38,725 |
| 9 | Orlando | 6 | 2% | $32,894 |
| 10 | Toledo | 6 | 2% | $32,265 |
| 11 | Madison | 5 | 2% | $38,294 |
| 12 | Columbus | 8 | 1% | $31,308 |
| 13 | Colorado Springs | 4 | 1% | $33,481 |
| 14 | Denver | 4 | 1% | $33,725 |
| 15 | Charlotte | 4 | 0% | $28,308 |