Motor vehicle clerk vs driver license agent

The differences between motor vehicle clerks and driver license agents can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a motor vehicle clerk and a driver license agent. Additionally, a motor vehicle clerk has an average salary of $36,604, which is higher than the $31,039 average annual salary of a driver license agent.

The top three skills for a motor vehicle clerk include customer service, DMV and motor vehicle registration. The most important skills for a driver license agent are DOT, CDL, and driver license.

Motor vehicle clerk vs driver license agent overview

	Motor Vehicle Clerk	Driver License Agent
Yearly salary	$36,604	$31,039
Hourly rate	$17.60	$14.92
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	68,494	60,017
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	12	12

Motor vehicle clerk vs driver license agent salary

Motor vehicle clerks and driver license agents have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Motor Vehicle Clerk	Driver License Agent
Average salary	$36,604	$31,039
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $48,000	Between $22,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between motor vehicle clerk and driver license agent education

There are a few differences between a motor vehicle clerk and a driver license agent in terms of educational background:

	Motor Vehicle Clerk	Driver License Agent
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Motor vehicle clerk vs driver license agent demographics

Here are the differences between motor vehicle clerks' and driver license agents' demographics:

	Motor Vehicle Clerk	Driver License Agent
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 14.3% Female, 85.7%	Male, 71.2% Female, 28.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.2% Asian, 4.1% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 14.1% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 4.1% White, 56.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between motor vehicle clerk and driver license agent duties and responsibilities

Motor vehicle clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Prepare documentation for processing motor vehicle titles and registrations at DMV.
Provide temporary permits for individuals passing their CDL and driving tests.
Identify, complete and ensure processing of require DMV documentation for the state of California, prior to vehicle sale.
Process title and automobile registration applications, bookkeeping/accounting duties including payroll, accounts payable/receivables, balancing accounts and business taxes.
Enter summonses into database, accept pleas on traffic violations, schedule hearings for motorists, and assess fines.

Driver license agent example responsibilities.

Manage verification of car information including the VIN number for security and car control purposes.
Conduct deliveries of medical equipment throughout Florida, collect payments, and ensure proper cleanliness of medical equipment
Enter personal customer information into DPS database.

Motor vehicle clerk vs driver license agent skills

Common motor vehicle clerk skills

Customer Service, 20%
DMV, 18%
Motor Vehicle Registration, 12%
Drivers License, 8%
Motor Vehicle Titles, 6%
Identification Card, 5%

Common driver license agent skills

DOT, 30%
CDL, 24%
Driver License, 20%
Pickup, 6%
Motor Vehicle Laws, 6%
State Laws, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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