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Job outlook for special events drivers in the United States
Are special events driver jobs in demand?
Yes, special events driver jobs are in demand. Special events driver demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Special events driver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of special events driver jobs and the average special events driver salary over time.
Special events driver jobs over time
Special events driver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 679 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 625 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 621 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 615 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 590 | 0.00% |
Average special events driver salary over time
Special events driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,352 | $15.55 | +6.7% |
| 2024 | $30,326 | $14.58 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $28,650 | $13.77 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $27,462 | $13.20 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $26,702 | $12.84 | +2.4% |
Special events driver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of special events driver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where special events drivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for special events drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 5,275 | 181% |
| 2 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 3,137 | 173% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1,474 | 153% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 4,525 | 144% |
| 5 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 6,373 | 143% |
| 6 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 8,419 | 138% |
| 7 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 4,900 | 125% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 15,412 | 120% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 13,886 | 119% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 7,054 | 106% |
| 11 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 2,209 | 106% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 5,132 | 102% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 8,229 | 97% |
| 14 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 2,832 | 95% |
| 15 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 4,231 | 90% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 5,388 | 89% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 11,303 | 88% |
| 18 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 5,784 | 86% |
| 19 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 4,664 | 84% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 482 | 83% |
Most common cities for special events drivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary | 8 | 10% | $33,639 |
| 2 | West Memphis | 2 | 8% | $24,759 |
| 3 | Roseville | 2 | 4% | $34,594 |
| 4 | Addison | 1 | 3% | $35,256 |
| 5 | Casa Grande | 1 | 2% | $32,148 |
| 6 | Bakersfield | 2 | 1% | $38,780 |
| 7 | Savannah | 2 | 1% | $25,874 |
| 8 | Carson | 1 | 1% | $38,133 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | 5 | 0% | $38,254 |
| 10 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $35,228 |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $32,001 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $26,487 |
| 13 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $27,576 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $24,946 |
| 15 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $34,445 |