Drive a truck or van with a capacity of under 26,000 GVW, primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages within a specified area. May require use of automatic routing or location software. May load and unload truck. Exclude 'Couriers and Messengers' (43-5021).
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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 17,730 | 12.63 | 7.71 | 15.09 | 26,280 | 16,040 | 31,400 |
| Joplin MSA | 460 | 11.34 | 6.75 | 13.64 | 23,600 | 14,030 | 28,380 |
| Columbia MSA | 930 | 12.07 | 6.65 | 14.79 | 25,110 | 13,820 | 30,760 |
| St Joseph MSA | 390 | 13.71 | 7.79 | 16.68 | 28,520 | 16,200 | 34,680 |
| Springfield MSA | 1,120 | 12.70 | 7.65 | 15.22 | 26,410 | 15,920 | 31,650 |
| St Louis MSA | 9,610 | 13.42 | 8.18 | 16.04 | 27,920 | 17,020 | 33,360 |
| Kansas City* | 2,750 | 12.30 | 8.67 | 14.12 | 25,585 | 18,035 | 29,359 |
| Central Region* | 2,090 | 11.88 | 7.01 | 14.32 | 24,714 | 14,588 | 29,777 |
| Northeast Region* | 300 | 11.17 | 6.29 | 13.61 | 23,239 | 13,078 | 28,319 |
| Northwest Region* | 620 | 13.53 | 7.44 | 16.58 | 28,150 | 15,483 | 34,483 |
| Ozark Region* | 1,340 | 12.36 | 7.66 | 14.71 | 25,705 | 15,928 | 30,593 |
| South Central Region* | 520 | 12.65 | 7.24 | 15.35 | 26,306 | 15,056 | 31,931 |
| Southeast Region* | 690 | 11.22 | 6.33 | 13.67 | 23,338 | 13,158 | 28,428 |
| Southwest Region* | 580 | 11.08 | 6.90 | 13.17 | 23,046 | 14,347 | 27,396 |
| St. Charles* | 350 | 11.03 | 6.75 | 13.17 | 22,938 | 14,046 | 27,385 |
| St. Louis City* | 1,940 | 15.56 | 9.96 | 18.36 | 32,358 | 20,712 | 38,181 |
| St. Louis County* | 4,890 | 12.42 | 8.10 | 14.58 | 25,840 | 16,853 | 30,333 |
| West Central Region* | 740 | 11.65 | 6.72 | 14.11 | 24,227 | 13,967 | 29,356 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 470 | 14.31 | 7.92 | 17.51 | 29,774 | 16,482 | 36,420 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 20,100 | 22,160 | 2,060 | 10.25 | 483 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 7,810 | 8,610 | 800 | 10.24 | 187 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 11,270 | 12,300 | 1,030 | 9.14 | 259 | Outstanding |
| Central Region* | 1,740 | 1,960 | 220 | 12.64 | 46 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 540 | 600 | 60 | 11.11 | 12 | Outstanding |
| Northwest Region* | 670 | 740 | 70 | 10.45 | 9 | Great |
| Ozark Region* | 1,740 | 2,050 | 310 | 17.82 | 55 | Outstanding |
| South Central Region* | 460 | 520 | 60 | 13.04 | 13 | Outstanding |
| Southeast Region* | 950 | 1,060 | 110 | 11.58 | 24 | Outstanding |
| Southwest Region* | 990 | 1,040 | 50 | 5.05 | 19 | Great |
| West Central Region* | 690 | 700 | 10 | 1.45 | 10 | Great |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires short-term on-the-job training
or training in one of the following
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation