Side-by-side distribution
Driver
$42,640
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 20.7%
- Live roles
- 3,862
Mechanic
$63,960
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 34.3%
- Live roles
- 1,177
Highest-paying jobs
Local CDL A Driver
Local CDL A Driver
Local CDL A Driver (Building Materials)
School Bus Driver
School Bus Driver
School Bus Driver
Chief of Staff, Nuro Driver
Kernel Driver Software Engineer
Senior Manager, Driver Operations
Senior Product Manager- Dispatch & Driver Experience
Highest-paying jobs
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Mechanic
A or B Tech - Automotive Mechanic
Automotive Technician (Light Vehicle Mechanic) - Apply For Future Opportunities
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - Apply For Future Opportunities
Auto Body Technician
HVAC Chiller Mechanic
Machine Service Technician (Mechanic) 3 - (Field Service)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Insomniacookies
|
$35,360 | 209 |
Carvana
|
$37,440 | 194 |
Daniels Sharpsmart
|
$54,080 | 52 |
EquipmentShare
|
$58,240 | 30 |
Misfits Market
|
$43,680 | 27 |
Rentokil Initial Group
|
$35,778 | 27 |
Biffa Waste Services
|
$46,904 | 20 |
Odeko
|
$56,160 | 19 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
EquipmentShare
|
$63,960 | 94 |
|
Carvana
|
$46,800 | 83 |
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
|
$74,880 | 33 |
| LO Lookers | $62,518 | 32 |
Premiertruck
|
$10,000 | 25 |
Kooner Fleet Management Solutions
|
$72,800 | 24 |
Whizz
|
$7,200 | 13 |
|
Hawthorne Machinery Co.
|
$85,280 | 12 |
Driver salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $63,180 | 10 |
| Denver | $55,120 | 12 |
| New York | $54,600 | 12 |
| Los Angeles | $48,610 | 7 |
| London | $47,889 | 4 |
| San Francisco | $47,320 | 12 |
| Atlanta | $45,760 | 3 |
| Dublin | $39,532 | 6 |
| Austin | $37,440 | 7 |
| Boston | $37,440 | 5 |
Driver vs Mechanic: which pays more?
The median for Driver is $42,640 per year (typically $36,013–$52,000), versus $63,960 for Mechanic ($49,920–$74,880). That puts Mechanic about 50% 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.