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Job outlook for seasonal drivers in the United States
Seasonal driver job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected seasonal driver job growth rate is 11% from 2018-2028.
About 174,200 new jobs for seasonal drivers are projected over the next decade.
Seasonal driver salaries have increased 21% for seasonal drivers in the last 5 years.
There are over 40,671 seasonal drivers currently employed in the United States.
There are 397,637 active seasonal driver job openings in the US.
The average seasonal driver salary is $34,267.
Are seasonal driver jobs in demand?
Yes, seasonal driver jobs are in demand. Seasonal driver demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Seasonal driver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of seasonal driver jobs and the average seasonal driver salary over time.
Seasonal driver jobs over time
Seasonal driver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,671 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 37,426 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 37,168 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 36,856 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 35,340 | 0.01% |
Average seasonal driver salary over time
Seasonal driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,267 | $16.47 | +6.7% |
| 2024 | $32,121 | $15.44 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $30,345 | $14.59 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $29,087 | $13.98 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $28,283 | $13.60 | +2.4% |
Seasonal driver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of seasonal driver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where seasonal drivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for seasonal drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 3,590 | 198% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 5,407 | 172% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 9,648 | 145% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 17,379 | 136% |
| 5 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 15,785 | 135% |
| 6 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 5,892 | 132% |
| 7 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 3,770 | 129% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1,240 | 129% |
| 9 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 6,060 | 121% |
| 10 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 7,576 | 113% |
| 11 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 3,380 | 113% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 9,063 | 107% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 5,171 | 106% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 2,210 | 106% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 12,993 | 101% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 6,027 | 100% |
| 17 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 4,664 | 100% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 5,996 | 98% |
| 19 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 5,469 | 98% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 564 | 97% |
Most common cities for seasonal drivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tualatin | 5 | 18% | $36,525 |
| 2 | Butte-Silver Bow | 4 | 12% | $34,510 |
| 3 | Bozeman | 4 | 9% | $34,393 |
| 4 | Bellingham | 4 | 5% | $35,631 |
| 5 | Billings | 4 | 4% | $34,329 |
| 6 | Brockton | 4 | 4% | $39,441 |
| 7 | Hillsboro | 4 | 4% | $36,560 |
| 8 | Boston | 6 | 1% | $39,122 |
| 9 | Portland | 6 | 1% | $36,530 |
| 10 | Anchorage | 4 | 1% | $46,621 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 5 | 0% | $35,961 |