Side-by-side distribution
Mechanic
$63,440
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 34.4%
- Live roles
- 1,172
Truck Driver
$57,200
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 12.2%
- Live roles
- 981
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)
Highest-paying jobs
Local CDL A Driver
Local CDL A Driver (Building Materials)
CDL A Local Truck Driver
CDL Driver 1 Class A
Truck Driver - HC Long Haul
CDL Driver/ Bucket Truck Operator – Monster Tree Service of St. Louis
CDL A Local Truck Driver
Heavy Equipment CDL Driver
Heavy Equipment CDL Driver
CDL A- Over The Road Driver
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Carvana
|
$46,800 | 88 |
|
EquipmentShare
|
$63,960 | 86 |
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
|
$74,880 | 33 |
| LO Lookers | $60,824 | 33 |
Premiertruck
|
$10,000 | 26 |
Kooner Fleet Management Solutions
|
$72,800 | 18 |
|
Hawthorne Machinery Co.
|
$79,040 | 13 |
Whizz
|
$7,200 | 13 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
EquipmentShare
|
$58,240 | 34 |
Daniels Sharpsmart
|
$49,920 | 24 |
Misfits Market
|
$62,400 | 9 |
TransWest Mobility
|
$63,180 | 7 |
Gatik AI
|
$57,200 | 6 |
Pavement Preservation Group
|
$52,000 | 4 |
Albert Bartlett
|
$38,356 | 4 |
|
Carvana
|
$85,800 | 3 |
Mechanic vs Truck Driver: which pays more?
The median for Mechanic is $63,440 per year (typically $49,920–$74,880), versus $57,200 for Truck Driver ($49,920–$65,624). That puts Mechanic about 11% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Mechanic and Truck Driver 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.