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Job outlook for riders in the United States
Are rider jobs in demand?
Yes, rider jobs are in demand. Rider demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Rider job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of rider jobs and the average rider salary over time.
Rider jobs over time
Rider job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 329 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 355 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 353 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 364 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 342 | 0.00% |
Average rider salary over time
Rider salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,175 | $24.12 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $47,936 | $23.05 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $45,748 | $21.99 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $43,871 | $21.09 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | $42,235 | $20.31 | +3.2% |
Rider jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of rider job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where riders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for riders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 39,536,653 | 63 | 0% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 15 | 0% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 12 | 0% |
| 4 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 12 | 0% |
| 5 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 10 | 0% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 9 | 0% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 5 | 0% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 4 | 0% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 4 | 0% |
| 10 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 3 | 0% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 3 | 0% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 2 | 0% |
| 13 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 2 | 0% |
| 14 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2 | 0% |
| 15 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 1 | 0% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 1 | 0% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 1 | 0% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for riders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster | 6 | 10% | $61,814 |
| 2 | Manhattan | 4 | 7% | $40,248 |
| 3 | Topeka | 6 | 5% | $40,598 |
| 4 | Erie | 4 | 4% | $59,375 |
| 5 | Allentown | 4 | 3% | $62,885 |
| 6 | Saint Louis | 6 | 2% | $39,315 |
| 7 | Des Moines | 5 | 2% | $33,838 |
| 8 | Saint Paul | 5 | 2% | $31,038 |
| 9 | Fort Wayne | 4 | 2% | $41,927 |
| 10 | Austin | 6 | 1% | $45,485 |
| 11 | Detroit | 5 | 1% | $45,716 |
| 12 | Kansas City | 5 | 1% | $37,318 |
| 13 | Boston | 4 | 1% | $58,190 |
| 14 | Omaha | 4 | 1% | $42,011 |
| 15 | Chicago | 4 | 0% | $42,343 |
| 16 | Dallas | 4 | 0% | $41,558 |