Side-by-side distribution
Driver
$42,640
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 19.6%
- Live roles
- 4,336
Mechanic
$64,220
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 32.3%
- Live roles
- 1,324
Highest-paying jobs
Local CDL A Driver (Building Materials)
Local CDL A Driver
Driver
School Bus Driver
CDL A Driver
School Bus Driver
School Bus Driver
Kernel Driver Software Engineer
Director of Driver (supply) Growth
Software Development Engineer in Test (Peripheral Driver, Embedded SDET)
Highest-paying jobs
Building Mechanic
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Mechanic
A&P Mechanic
Elevator Mechanic (Consultant)
A or B Tech - Automotive Mechanic
Automotive Technician/Mechanic
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Shovel and Drill Maintenance - Apply For Future Opportunities
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Insomniacookies
|
$35,360 | 210 |
Carvana
|
$37,440 | 197 |
Daniels Sharpsmart
|
$55,120 | 75 |
EquipmentShare
|
$58,240 | 29 |
Laundryheap
|
$41,833 | 29 |
Rentokil Initial Group
|
$35,733 | 25 |
Misfits Market
|
$43,680 | 21 |
Voyago
|
$45,427 | 20 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Carvana
|
$52,000 | 128 |
|
EquipmentShare
|
$57,200 | 59 |
| LO Lookers | $65,176 | 36 |
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
|
$74,880 | 30 |
Kooner Fleet Management Solutions
|
$72,800 | 19 |
Premiertruck
|
$10,000 | 15 |
Hawthorne Machinery Co.
|
$91,520 | 11 |
| CH Charles Hurst | $57,118 | 11 |
Driver salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | $57,200 | 12 |
| Seattle | $52,000 | 15 |
| New York | $49,920 | 13 |
| Los Angeles | $45,760 | 7 |
| Atlanta | $45,760 | 3 |
| Toronto | $45,136 | 4 |
| San Francisco | $44,720 | 10 |
| Dublin | $42,479 | 5 |
| London | $41,833 | 22 |
| Austin | $41,600 | 9 |
Driver vs Mechanic: which pays more?
The median for Driver is $42,640 per year (typically $37,310–$52,000), versus $64,220 for Mechanic ($52,000–$79,040). That puts Mechanic about 51% 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.