U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDrive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes "Couriers and Messengers" (43-5021) and "Driver/Sales Workers" (53-3031).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 780,260 | 0.7 % | $15.45 | $32,140 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.54 | $10.37 | $13.77 | $18.79 | $26.37 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $17,770 | $21,570 | $28,630 | $39,080 | $54,850 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | 132,130 | 27.54 | $23.64 | $49,180 |
| Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores | 38,790 | 7.96 | $10.01 | $20,830 |
| General Freight Trucking | 32,990 | 3.82 | $17.60 | $36,600 |
| Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 30,260 | 4.25 | $14.84 | $30,880 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | 30,070 | 2.92 | $13.52 | $28,110 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Messengers and Local Delivery | 14,160 | 33.59 | $15.67 | $32,590 |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | 132,130 | 27.54 | $23.64 | $49,180 |
| Florists | 11,490 | 16.03 | $10.08 | $20,970 |
| Furniture Stores | 20,650 | 9.44 | $12.07 | $25,110 |
| General Rental Centers | 3,460 | 8.54 | $12.58 | $26,170 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Service | 2,580 | 0.38 | $24.75 | $51,470 |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | 450 | 0.13 | $24.13 | $50,190 |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | 132,130 | 27.54 | $23.64 | $49,180 |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | 160 | 0.03 | $22.41 | $46,620 |
| Metal Ore Mining | (8) | (8) | $22.06 | $45,880 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 90,750 | 6.48 | 1.06 | $16.42 | $34,150 |
| Texas | 56,040 | 5.55 | 0.91 | $14.93 | $31,060 |
| Florida | 45,780 | 6.45 | 1.05 | $14.90 | $30,990 |
| New York | 45,720 | 5.48 | 0.89 | $16.56 | $34,450 |
| Pennsylvania | 36,630 | 6.68 | 1.09 | $14.89 | $30,970 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 13,620 | 7.43 | 1.21 | $14.44 | $30,030 |
| Georgia | 27,610 | 7.37 | 1.20 | $15.27 | $31,760 |
| Maryland | 18,040 | 7.33 | 1.19 | $17.39 | $36,170 |
| Hawaii | 4,130 | 7.23 | 1.18 | $15.22 | $31,660 |
| Kentucky | 12,220 | 7.12 | 1.16 | $14.81 | $30,800 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1,830 | 5.95 | 0.97 | $18.98 | $39,490 |
| Maryland | 18,040 | 7.33 | 1.19 | $17.39 | $36,170 |
| New Jersey | 20,530 | 5.44 | 0.89 | $17.27 | $35,930 |
| Minnesota | 12,700 | 4.96 | 0.81 | $16.96 | $35,280 |
| Delaware | 2,520 | 6.34 | 1.03 | $16.95 | $35,260 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 27,600 | 7.23 | 1.18 | $15.87 | $33,020 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 24,980 | 5.01 | 0.82 | $17.43 | $36,250 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 20,370 | 5.75 | 0.94 | $17.74 | $36,890 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 16,370 | 7.44 | 1.21 | $16.06 | $33,390 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 13,090 | 5.24 | 0.85 | $16.37 | $34,060 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 12,120 | 5.30 | 0.86 | $18.19 | $37,840 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 10,880 | 6.03 | 0.98 | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 10,390 | 6.17 | 1.01 | $17.15 | $35,670 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 10,290 | 5.14 | 0.84 | $16.00 | $33,290 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 9,510 | 8.34 | 1.36 | $15.26 | $31,750 |