Do You Make Good Money Delivering DoorDash in Texas?

One of the things I love about Texas is that the possibilities are endless. There is so much you can do and see, the choices are yours. And sure, life is expensive right now, inflation is hitting all of us in the wallet or purse. But if you’ve thought about delivering orders in Texas, you’ve probably wondered how much money those drivers are making. So, let’s investigate what kind of money you could expect if you decide to deliver for DoorDash in Texas.

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There is Base Pay Then Incentives

Being a DoorDash driver means you get a base pay for each order ranging from $2 to $10 depending on the distance and desirability of the order. There are sometimes promotions or peak paying times which can add another $1 to $4 for your order. Plus, tips which can typically add another $3 to $10+ for each delivery.

On average this would mean as a DoorDash driver in Texas would be making between $15 and $25 per hour. But remember there are multiple factors coming into play including location, time of day, number of deliveries, and whether customers are tipping or not.

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Expenses Being a DoorDash Driver

As a DoorDash driver it’s great that you can choose your own hours but there are some expenses that come with the job. You’re having to pay for your own gasoline while making deliveries and obviously any vehicle maintenance issues that pop up. You’re also required to pay for insurance and don’t forget to set aside money for taxes as DoorDash does not withhold taxes from earnings.

In the end you’re making between $10 and $20 per hour after expenses. Not a bad way to make some extra money.

Doordasher Swoops Food After Delivery

Reddit user u/instantlo shared a video in Boise of her Doordasher taking the food after taking a picture to confirm the delivery.

Gallery Credit: Kyle Matthews

This Temple, Texas DoorDasher Helped an Elderly Woman Get Fresh Start

Shelby Moeller never imagined that an odd request while delivering for Door Dash would lead to a life-changing experience for him as well as an elderly woman who needed more than food.

He described his initial encounter on Facebook, thanking people who offered to help the 78-year-old woman he named 'Jane Doe' to protect her privacy. On March 20th, he was able to share some amazing news on Facebook.

"Many of you probably remember my post last week about door dashing and coming across an elderly woman in deplorable conditions. When I made the post, I was thinking that I just needed to raise awareness that our elderly right here in our community are often alone, forgotten, and in need of help. I never imagined that through my post, God was going to provide a small but mighty army of volunteers that would jump in and save Jane Doe."

Jane Doe had to be moved out of her apartment while biohazard disinfecting was done by Spotless Crime Clean. All furniture, carpet, and most of her possessions had to be thrown away. There was also no edible food, as everything in the kitchen was either expired or infested with insects.

Shelby was able to spend some time with the woman, who he described as his 'new adopted grandma'. He learned about her background, and how she had struggled throughout her entire life, being reduced to having nothing multiple times. She had developed some hoarding behaviors, and he believed that some of that was due to her fear of losing everything again.

Take a look at the before and after photos of the amazing transformation of her home that changed a Central Texas woman's life and helped her start over in a healthy environment.

Gallery Credit: Tamme Taylor

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