Glass handler vs mover

The differences between glass handlers and movers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a glass handler has an average salary of $34,470, which is higher than the $33,187 average annual salary of a mover.

The top three skills for a glass handler include tape measure, glass windows and assembly line. The most important skills for a mover are office furniture, customer service, and household goods.

Glass handler vs mover overview

	Glass Handler	Mover
Yearly salary	$34,470	$33,187
Hourly rate	$16.57	$15.96
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	26,864	4,222
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Glass handler vs mover salary

Glass handlers and movers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Glass Handler	Mover
Average salary	$34,470	$33,187
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $41,000	Between $26,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Zag
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between glass handler and mover education

There are a few differences between a glass handler and a mover in terms of educational background:

	Glass Handler	Mover
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Glass handler vs mover demographics

Here are the differences between glass handlers' and movers' demographics:

	Glass Handler	Mover
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 89.4% Female, 10.6%	Male, 94.3% Female, 5.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 21.9% Asian, 5.2% White, 53.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 13.9% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 5.3% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between glass handler and mover duties and responsibilities

Glass handler example responsibilities.

Hand out paperwork to both ends for each schedule to be run.
Ensure all assign freight packages are sorted and appropriately distribute throughout the hub distribution center within applicable deadlines.
Assist in de-icing procedures during cold weather.

Mover example responsibilities.

Hand hoisting furniture both up and down.
Assist families with helping to build their new homes through USDA funding.
Move pianos, gym equipment, bookcases, computer equipment, televisions, mirrors and glass pieces.
Work with USDA to develop policies and procedures to enhance the volume and quality of housing services.
Used a variety of items such as, a fork lift and dollies to move receptacles to and from appropriate locations.
Develop inventory management -learn how to pack/unpack furniture by utilizing hand-trucks and dollies for public/private housing moves

Glass handler vs mover skills

Common glass handler skills

Tape Measure, 72%
Glass Windows, 14%
Assembly Line, 5%
Delivery Vehicle, 4%
RAN, 4%
Production Lines, 2%

Common mover skills

Office Furniture, 40%
Customer Service, 15%
Household Goods, 7%
Load Trucks, 6%
Pallet Jack, 4%
Delivery Vehicle, 4%