Boat loader vs helper/driver

The differences between boat loaders and helpers/driver can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a boat loader has an average salary of $51,589, which is higher than the $51,562 average annual salary of a helper/driver.

The top three skills for a boat loader include DOT, boats and . The most important skills for a helper/driver are delivery vehicle, delivery route, and appearance guidelines.

Boat loader vs helper/driver overview

	Boat Loader	Helper/Driver
Yearly salary	$51,589	$51,562
Hourly rate	$24.80	$24.79
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	4,229	13,744
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 100%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Boat loader vs helper/driver salary

Boat loaders and helpers/driver have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Boat Loader	Helper/Driver
Average salary	$51,589	$51,562
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $108,000	Between $24,000 And $108,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	DeWitt LLP Law Firm
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between boat loader and helper/driver education

There are a few differences between a boat loader and a helper/driver in terms of educational background:

	Boat Loader	Helper/Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 100%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Boat loader vs helper/driver demographics

Here are the differences between boat loaders' and helpers/driver' demographics:

	Boat Loader	Helper/Driver
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 82.1% Female, 17.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 3.3% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 4.0% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between boat loader and helper/driver duties and responsibilities

Boat loader example responsibilities.

Utilize DIAD equipment to verify package recipient and obtain recipient signature if necessary.
Utilize DIAD equipment to verify package recipient and obtain recipient signature if necessary.

Helper/driver example responsibilities.

Deliver dairy products to clients while pursuing CDL license.
Assist drilling rig operators with customer job site work.
Wrapped and bag groceries, merchandise and miscellaneous items for customers.
Acquire CDL to transport talent and production crew to and from sets and through charter service.
Operate automated or semi-automate hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
Work with lead mechanics inspecting and repairing cranes and learned how to fill out corresponding form for daily work and inspections.

Boat loader vs helper/driver skills

Common boat loader skills

DOT, 63%
Boats, 37%

Common helper/driver skills

Delivery Vehicle, 43%
Delivery Route, 12%
Appearance Guidelines, 12%
Customer Service, 6%
Deliver Packages, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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