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Job outlook for route managers in the United States
Are route manager jobs in demand?
Yes, route manager jobs are in demand. Route manager demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Route manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of route manager jobs and the average route manager salary over time.
Route manager jobs over time
Route manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,863 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,462 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,540 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 21,803 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 2,343 | 0.00% |
Average route manager salary over time
Route manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,375 | $24.22 | --0.4% |
| 2024 | $50,559 | $24.31 | --0.8% |
| 2023 | $50,954 | $24.50 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $49,328 | $23.72 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $47,996 | $23.07 | +2.5% |
Route manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of route manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where route managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for route managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 75 | 11% |
| 2 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 599 | 5% |
| 3 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 543 | 5% |
| 4 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 438 | 5% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 398 | 5% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 311 | 5% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 294 | 5% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 293 | 5% |
| 9 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 292 | 5% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 169 | 5% |
| 11 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 1,000 | 4% |
| 12 | New York | 19,849,399 | 817 | 4% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 575 | 4% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 322 | 4% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 305 | 4% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 251 | 4% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 215 | 4% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 170 | 4% |
| 19 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 130 | 4% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 43 | 4% |
Most common cities for route managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Little Rock | 2 | 3% | $51,230 |
| 2 | Englewood | 1 | 3% | $52,150 |
| 3 | Edmond | 2 | 2% | $40,324 |
| 4 | Castro Valley | 1 | 2% | $59,295 |
| 5 | Commerce City | 1 | 2% | $52,093 |
| 6 | Berkeley | 1 | 1% | $59,223 |
| 7 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $52,104 |
| 8 | Corona | 1 | 1% | $56,994 |
| 9 | El Cajon | 1 | 1% | $56,390 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $44,958 |