Helper/driver vs mule packer

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

Helper/driver vs mule packer overview

	Helper/Driver	Mule Packer
Yearly salary	$51,562	$51,589
Hourly rate	$24.79	$24.80
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	13,744	17,116
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 80%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Helper/driver vs mule packer salary

Helpers/driver and mule packers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Helper/Driver	Mule Packer
Average salary	$51,562	$51,589
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 helper/driver and mule packer education

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

	Helper/Driver	Mule Packer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 80%
Most common major	Business	Linguistics
Most common college	-	-

Helper/driver vs mule packer demographics

Here are the differences between helpers/driver' and mule packers' demographics:

	Helper/Driver	Mule Packer
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 82.1% Female, 17.9%	Male, 63.6% Female, 36.4%
Race ratio	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%	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%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between helper/driver and mule packer duties and responsibilities

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.

Mule packer 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 vs mule packer skills

Common helper/driver skills

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

Common mule packer skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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