Side-by-side distribution
Mechanic
$33.05/hr
per hour · USD
- Disclosing
- 59%
- Live roles
- 6,186
Truck Driver
$26.70/hr
per hour · USD
- Disclosing
- 51.5%
- Live roles
- 4,244
Highest-paying jobs
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Heavy Duty Mechanic - Customer Equipment
Mechanic
Auto Body Technician
Auto Body Technician
Auto Body Technician
Auto Body Technician
Auto Body Technician
Auto Body Technician
Auto Body Technician
Highest-paying jobs
CDL Delivery Driver
CDL Delivery Driver
CDL Delivery Driver
CDL A Company Driver Newark (JS) - $7,500 Sign on Bonus
1st Shift Reach Truck Forklift Driver * Freezer & Perishable Only Facility*
2nd Shift Reach Truck Forklift Driver *Perishable & Freezer Only Facility*
Overnight CDL A Delivery Driver
Heavy Haul Truck Driver (Conventional Loads to Superloads)
CDL Driver
CDL Driver
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
The Boyd Group
|
$60,320 | 445 |
Caliber Collision
|
$52,000 | 419 |
| SA Safelite | $44,200 | 298 |
| CO Cox | $76,409 | 253 |
Amentum
|
$92,227 | 177 |
|
United Rentals
|
$75,920 | 89 |
|
Waste Connections
|
$64,480 | 76 |
Dent Wizard
|
$100,000 | 74 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Sysco
|
$60,320 | 209 |
|
Waste Connections
|
$56,160 | 169 |
Republic Services
|
$55,328 | 127 |
| UL Universal Logistics Holdings | $70,720 | 105 |
Sunbelt Rentals
|
$70,366 | 101 |
Coleman Worldwide Moving
|
$43,680 | 90 |
| AT American Tire Distributors | $43,680 | 81 |
SRS Distribution
|
$55,546 | 70 |
Mechanic salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | $112,500 | 3 |
| San Francisco | $94,640 | 9 |
| Toronto | $87,963 | 11 |
| Boston | $84,001 | 21 |
| Los Angeles | $81,411 | 8 |
| Berlin | $80,000 | 3 |
| Dublin | $78,208 | 3 |
| London | $68,190 | 11 |
| New York | $67,600 | 34 |
| Chicago | $67,496 | 31 |
Truck Driver salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $68,744 | 4 |
| Chicago | $66,248 | 11 |
| Boston | $63,508 | 6 |
| Austin | $63,357 | 4 |
| Seattle | $62,920 | 7 |
| New York | $62,452 | 22 |
| Los Angeles | $60,320 | 7 |
| Denver | $58,240 | 22 |
| Atlanta | $51,938 | 5 |
Mechanic vs Truck Driver: which pays more?
The median for Mechanic is $33.05/hr per year (typically $27.50/hr–$39.00/hr), versus $26.70/hr for Truck Driver ($23.40/hr–$30.00/hr). That puts Mechanic about 24% 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.