Side-by-side distribution
Driver
$45,760
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 21.1%
- Live roles
- 3,771
Mechanic
$65,381
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 37.1%
- Live roles
- 993
Highest-paying jobs
School Bus Driver
Chief of Staff, Nuro Driver
Executive Protection Driver - Prior Law Enforcement Preferred
Director of Product, Rider and Driver Mobile Experience
Senior Product Manager, Rider and Driver Mobile Experience
Sr. Product Manager, Driver Management
Senior Manager, Driver Operations
Senior Product Manager- Dispatch & Driver Experience
Strategy & Operations Principal, Driver Operations
Software Development Engineer in Test (Firmware and Driver SDET Contractor)
Highest-paying jobs
Aircraft Mechanic
Chiller Mechanic/Technician
HVAC Chiller Mechanic
District Field Technician (Mechanic) (Pump, Power & HVAC)
Machine Service Technician (Mechanic) 3 - (Field Service)
Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic (Contract)
A&P Mechanic- All Levels
Diesel & Hydraulic Mechanic
Heavy Duty Mechanic ($5000 Sign On Bonus)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Carvana
|
$39,520 | 206 |
Daniels Sharpsmart
|
$54,080 | 82 |
Insomniacookies
|
$35,360 | 82 |
|
EquipmentShare
|
$58,240 | 28 |
Misfits Market
|
$43,680 | 23 |
Veo - Operations Careers
|
$35,360 | 23 |
Voyago
|
$45,427 | 20 |
Rentokil Initial Group
|
$34,337 | 19 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
EquipmentShare
|
$63,960 | 67 |
| LO Lookers | $55,792 | 52 |
|
Carvana
|
$50,960 | 44 |
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
|
$74,880 | 32 |
Premiertruck
|
$10,000 | 20 |
Kooner Fleet Management Solutions
|
$72,800 | 19 |
| CH Charles Hurst | $50,431 | 11 |
Whizz
|
$37,440 | 11 |
Driver salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $68,120 | 4 |
| Denver | $58,240 | 12 |
| New York | $57,200 | 19 |
| Seattle | $52,000 | 13 |
| San Francisco | $47,840 | 8 |
| Atlanta | $47,840 | 4 |
| Boston | $46,800 | 5 |
| Los Angeles | $45,760 | 7 |
| London | $45,427 | 4 |
| Toronto | $44,931 | 5 |
Mechanic salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $91,520 | 4 |
| Chicago | $79,040 | 6 |
| New York | $62,400 | 22 |
| Denver | $57,200 | 4 |
Driver vs Mechanic: which pays more?
The median for Driver is $45,760 per year (typically $38,480–$55,041), versus $65,381 for Mechanic ($52,000–$76,960). That puts Mechanic about 43% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Driver and Mechanic are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.