Lead handler vs mule packer

The differences between lead handlers and mule packers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a lead handler has an average salary of $51,594, which is higher than the $51,589 average annual salary of a mule packer.

Lead handler vs mule packer overview

	Lead Handler	Mule Packer
Yearly salary	$51,594	$51,589
Hourly rate	$24.80	$24.80
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	28,088	17,116
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 80%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Lead handler vs mule packer salary

Lead handlers and mule packers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lead Handler	Mule Packer
Average salary	$51,594	$51,589
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $108,000	Between $24,000 And $108,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between lead handler and mule packer education

There are a few differences between a lead handler and a mule packer in terms of educational background:

	Lead Handler	Mule Packer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 80%
Most common major	Business	Linguistics
Most common college	-	-

Lead handler vs mule packer demographics

Here are the differences between lead handlers' and mule packers' demographics:

	Lead Handler	Mule Packer
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 72.7% Female, 27.3%	Male, 63.6% Female, 36.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 4.4% White, 58.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%	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 lead handler and mule packer duties and responsibilities

Lead handler example responsibilities.

Manage all aspects of branch operations, including package logistics and the supervision of staff.
Doff rolls weigh, wrap, and label then place into inventory warehouse using a forklift or roll clamp
Utilize proper PPE full face respirator and tyvek suits.
Have traits of knowledge, leadership, and coordination.
Fill sandbags and cut scribing wood and wire for cement pours.
Assist in all aspects of the company; signage team, logistics, mark downs, inventory

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.

Lead handler vs mule packer skills

Common lead handler skills

Logistics, 51%
Performance Reviews, 42%
Unload Trucks, 2%
Materials Handling, 2%
Windows, 2%
Measure Materials, 1%

Common mule packer skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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