Updated September 14, 2023
Average rider salary
To create our salary estimates, Zippia starts with data published in publicly available sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) Show More$50,175
$24.12 hourly rate
Entry-level rider salary
$23,000 yearly salary
How much does a rider make?
The average rider salary in the United States is $50,175. Rider salaries typically range between $23,000 and $108,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for riders is $24.12 per hour.
Rider salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Riders earn the highest average salary in New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Delaware.
Rider salary summary.
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The average salary for a rider is $50,175 in the US. -
The average rider salary ranges between $23,000 and $108,000 in the US. -
Riders' hourly rates in the US typically range between $11 and $51 an hour. -
Riders earn the highest salaries in New York ($63,394), Pennsylvania ($62,107), and Rhode Island ($60,941). -
Rider salaries at Uber Technologies are the highest of any company. -
Riders in the retail industry are the highest-paid in the US.
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Average rider salary by state
The average rider salary in New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average rider salary states are Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho.
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Highest paying states for riders
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $60,941 | $29.30 | 4 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $62,107 | $29.86 | 12 |
| 3 | New York | $63,394 | $30.48 | 15 |
| 4 | Delaware | $59,053 | $28.39 | 2 |
| 5 | California | $58,582 | $28.16 | 63 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $53,415 | $25.68 | 2 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $56,597 | $27.21 | 12 |
| 8 | Maine | $57,202 | $27.50 | 1 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $58,792 | $28.27 | 5 |
| 10 | Ohio | $59,029 | $28.38 | 2 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $56,105 | $26.97 | 3 |
| 12 | Vermont | $59,460 | $28.59 | |
| 13 | Alaska | $58,996 | $28.36 | |
| 14 | Maryland | $57,729 | $27.75 | 3 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $54,451 | $26.18 | 1 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $44,892 | $21.58 | 1 |
| 17 | Virginia | $48,701 | $23.41 | 9 |
| 18 | Arizona | $42,999 | $20.67 | 10 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $41,610 | $20.00 | 4 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $57,161 | $27.48 | |
| 21 | Nevada | $51,132 | $24.58 | |
| 22 | New Mexico | $50,421 | $24.24 | |
| 23 | Texas | $44,017 | $21.16 | 15 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $40,888 | $19.66 | 6 |
| 25 | Illinois | $41,946 | $20.17 | 15 |
| 26 | Michigan | $45,416 | $21.83 | 1 |
| 27 | Georgia | $46,369 | $22.29 | 1 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $40,283 | $19.37 | 5 |
| 29 | Kansas | $40,818 | $19.62 | 2 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $38,305 | $18.42 | 7 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $43,848 | $21.08 | |
| 32 | Kentucky | $38,772 | $18.64 | 4 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $49,497 | $23.80 | |
| 34 | North Carolina | $39,692 | $19.08 | 6 |
| 35 | Alabama | $37,600 | $18.08 | 6 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $37,771 | $18.16 | 1 |
| 37 | Indiana | $39,601 | $19.04 | 3 |
| 38 | Florida | $39,825 | $19.15 | 9 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $38,244 | $18.39 | 1 |
| 40 | Idaho | $32,699 | $15.72 | 7 |
| 41 | Iowa | $34,812 | $16.74 | 4 |
| 42 | Missouri | $38,290 | $18.41 | 3 |
| 43 | Washington | $37,079 | $17.83 | 4 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $37,565 | $18.06 | |
| 45 | Oregon | $35,180 | $16.91 | 3 |
| 46 | Montana | $31,053 | $14.93 | 1 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $34,506 | $16.59 | 1 |
| 48 | Colorado | $31,404 | $15.10 | 4 |
| 49 | Utah | $34,152 | $16.42 | |
| 50 | Wyoming | $33,752 | $16.23 | |
| 51 | Minnesota | $30,955 | $14.88 | 2 |
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Highest paying cities for riders
The highest-paying cities for riders are Canton, OH, Rome, NY, and San Francisco, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton, OH | $62,211 | $29.91 | 1 |
| 2 | Rome, NY | $60,113 | $28.90 | |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $59,506 | $28.61 | |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $58,190 | $27.98 | |
| 5 | Charleston, WV | $50,798 | $24.42 | |
| 6 | Odessa, TX | $45,931 | $22.08 | |
| 7 | Canton, MI | $45,170 | $21.72 | 1 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $42,343 | $20.36 | |
| 9 | Prescott, AZ | $42,260 | $20.32 | 1 |
| 10 | Lincoln, NE | $41,505 | $19.95 | |
| 11 | Kingsport, TN | $41,130 | $19.77 | |
| 12 | Wellington, FL | $40,070 | $19.26 | |
| 13 | Charleston, SC | $39,562 | $19.02 | |
| 14 | Tulsa, OK | $37,686 | $18.12 | |
| 15 | Independence, MO | $37,400 | $17.98 | |
| 16 | Montgomery, AL | $37,386 | $17.97 | |
| 17 | Bremerton, WA | $37,142 | $17.86 | |
| 18 | North Little Rock, AR | $34,615 | $16.64 | |
| 19 | Salt Lake City, UT | $33,630 | $16.17 | |
| 20 | Denver, CO | $31,247 | $15.02 | 1 |
Rider salary details
A rider's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $108,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a rider's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $108,000 | $9,000 | $52 |
| 75th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| Average | $50,175 | $4,181 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying rider jobs
The highest paying types of riders are shepherd, wrangler, and livestock yard attendant.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Labour | $26,720 | $2,227 | $12.85 | 25,319 |
| Farm Hand | $26,594 | $2,216 | $12.79 | 9,890 |
| Groom | $30,872 | $2,573 | $14.84 | 9,302 |
| Farm Worker | $26,598 | $2,217 | $12.79 | 25,368 |
| Ranch Hand | $27,569 | $2,297 | $13.25 | 4,309 |
| Wrangler | $34,274 | $2,856 | $16.48 | 176 |
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Which companies pay riders the most?
Rider salaries at Uber Technologies and H&H; Chevrolet are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average rider salary at companies like J.B. Hunt Transport Services and Austal are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uber Technologies | $146,084 | $70.23 |
| 2 | H&H Chevrolet | $104,693 | $50.33 |
| 3 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | $55,142 | $26.51 |
| 4 | Austal | $51,757 | $24.88 |
| 5 | JOKR | $49,991 | $24.03 |
| 6 | Blue Crew Holdings LLC | $49,991 | $24.03 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Motors Mfg. Corp. Usa | $49,991 | $24.03 |
| 8 | Xponential Fitness | $49,527 | $23.81 |
| 9 | Helbiz | $46,524 | $22.37 |
| 10 | Rudolph Foods | $45,960 | $22.10 |
| 11 | Culver Academies | $45,171 | $21.72 |
| 12 | Gopuff | $42,731 | $20.54 |
| 13 | Quincy Public Schools | $40,573 | $19.51 |
| 14 | Stark County Board Of Developmental Disabilities | $38,991 | $18.75 |
| 15 | San Joaquin Co Altern Prog | $38,139 | $18.34 |
| 16 | Specialized Bicycles | $37,342 | $17.95 |
| 17 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $37,003 | $17.79 |
| 18 | Kansas City Kansas Community College | $32,635 | $15.69 |
| 19 | LaborMAX Staffing | $30,447 | $14.64 |
| 20 | Adecco | $29,083 | $13.98 |
Rider salary trends
The average rider salary has risen by $12,109 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average rider earned $38,066 annually, but today, they earn $50,175 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for riders over the last decade.
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Average rider salary over time
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Rider salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,200 | $24.12 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $47,900 | $23.05 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | $45,700 | $21.99 | +4.1% |
| 2020 | $43,900 | $21.09 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | $42,200 | $20.31 | +3.1% |
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Recently added rider salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pit Bull Express (Inactive | CL A Dedicated Regional Home Weekly & No Touch-Rider and Pet Allowed | Aurora, IL | 07/02/2023 | $73,045 |
| Pit Bull Express (Inactive | CL A Dedicated Regional Home Weekly & No Touch-Rider and Pet Allowed | Fort Wayne, IN | 07/02/2023 | $73,045 |
| Pit Bull Express (Inactive | CL A Dedicated Regional-Pets and Rider OK-Home Weekly | Rome, GA | 06/25/2023 | $87,000 |
| Launchpointpeo | Engine Controls Shiprider | San Diego, CA | 06/22/2023 | $60,000 |
| Blackbird Transportation | CL A 0 Down LP-No Credit Check-Home Wkly-No Touch-Rider & Pet Allowed Day 1 | Dallas, TX | 06/18/2023 | $78,263 |
| Blackbird Transportation | CL A 0 Down LP-No Credit Check-Home Wkly-No Touch-Rider & Pet Allowed Day 1 | Stillwater, OK | 06/18/2023 | $78,263 |
| Pit Bull Express (Inactive | CL A Dedicated Home During W/End-Rider & Pet OK | Topeka, KS | 06/18/2023 | $85,000 |
| Blackbird Transportation | CL A 0 Down LP-No Credit Check-Home Wkly-No Touch-Rider & Pet Allowed Day 1 | Topeka, KS | 06/18/2023 | $78,263 |
| Anfield Trucking, LLC | CL A Dedicated Regional-Pets and Rider OK-Home Weekly | Atlanta, GA | 06/17/2023 | $87,000 |
| Anfield Trucking, LLC | CL A Dedicated Regional Home Weekly-Rider and Pet Allowed-5K | Virginia Beach, VA | 06/17/2023 | $87,000 |
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Rider salary FAQs
What state pays Riders the most?
New York pays Riders the most in the United States, with an average salary of $63,394 per year, or $30.48 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a Rider?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Rider if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Pennsylvania you should be paid close to $62,107 per year.
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Updated September 14, 2023
