Delivery Driver Salary in United States

Delivery Drivers in United States have a median annual salary of $44,860, which works out to about $21.57 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $37,270 to $52,310, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Delivery Driver pay in United States at a glance

Median annual salary

$44,860

Median hourly wage

$21.57/hr

Average annual salary

$48,770

Average hourly wage

$23.45/hr

25th percentile

$37,270

75th percentile

$52,310

10th percentile

$30,800

90th percentile

$80,310

People employed

983,300

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid delivery driver roles in United States.

10th percentile
$30,800
25th percentile
$37,270
Median percentile
$44,860
75th percentile
$52,310
90th percentile
$80,310

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How much does a delivery driver make in United States?

Half of delivery driver roles in United States report earning more than $44,860 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $48,770 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $37,270 and a quarter are above $52,310, so most delivery driver pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect delivery driver pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.