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Job outlook for residential drivers in the United States
Residential driver job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected residential driver job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 90,900 new jobs for residential drivers are projected over the next decade.
Residential driver salaries have increased 14% for residential drivers in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,498 residential drivers currently employed in the United States.
There are 751,657 active residential driver job openings in the US.
The average residential driver salary is $36,713.
Are residential driver jobs in demand?
Yes, residential driver jobs are in demand. Residential driver demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Residential driver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of residential driver jobs and the average residential driver salary over time.
Residential driver jobs over time
Residential driver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,498 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,248 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,386 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,254 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,131 | 0.00% |
Average residential driver salary over time
Residential driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,713 | $17.65 | +4.1% |
| 2025 | $35,257 | $16.95 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $34,026 | $16.36 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $33,091 | $15.91 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $32,203 | $15.48 | +2.7% |
Residential driver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of residential driver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where residential drivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for residential drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 3,238 | 178% |
| 2 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 21,846 | 171% |
| 3 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 4,813 | 165% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1,590 | 165% |
| 5 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 18,790 | 161% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 4,982 | 158% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 1,156 | 153% |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 15,787 | 151% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 1,310 | 151% |
| 10 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 4,437 | 149% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 9,641 | 145% |
| 12 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 6,444 | 145% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 7,114 | 142% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 6,410 | 131% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 2,487 | 130% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 16,382 | 128% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 3,961 | 128% |
| 18 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 6,878 | 123% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 7,477 | 122% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 3,660 | 122% |
Most common cities for residential drivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $34,517 |
| 2 | Santa Maria | 2 | 2% | $40,018 |
| 3 | Hagerstown | 1 | 2% | $35,736 |
| 4 | Kokomo | 1 | 2% | $34,903 |
| 5 | Cedar Rapids | 1 | 1% | $36,477 |
| 6 | Missouri City | 1 | 1% | $34,119 |
| 7 | New Bedford | 1 | 1% | $44,055 |
| 8 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $39,203 |
| 9 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $39,832 |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $34,336 |
| 11 | Moreno Valley | 1 | 0% | $39,160 |