Motor vehicle representative vs motor vehicle clerk

The differences between motor vehicle representatives and motor vehicle clerks 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 representative and a motor vehicle clerk. Additionally, a motor vehicle clerk has an average salary of $36,604, which is higher than the $36,347 average annual salary of a motor vehicle representative.

The top three skills for a motor vehicle representative include customer satisfaction, CDL and motor vehicle. The most important skills for a motor vehicle clerk are customer service, DMV, and motor vehicle registration.

Motor vehicle representative vs motor vehicle clerk overview

	Motor Vehicle Representative	Motor Vehicle Clerk
Yearly salary	$36,347	$36,604
Hourly rate	$17.47	$17.60
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	6,704	68,494
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	12	12

Motor vehicle representative vs motor vehicle clerk salary

Motor vehicle representatives and motor vehicle clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Motor Vehicle Representative	Motor Vehicle Clerk
Average salary	$36,347	$36,604
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $52,000	Between $27,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between motor vehicle representative and motor vehicle clerk education

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

	Motor Vehicle Representative	Motor Vehicle Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Motor vehicle representative vs motor vehicle clerk demographics

Here are the differences between motor vehicle representatives' and motor vehicle clerks' demographics:

	Motor Vehicle Representative	Motor Vehicle Clerk
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 25.2% Female, 74.8%	Male, 14.3% Female, 85.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 4.1% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	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%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between motor vehicle representative and motor vehicle clerk duties and responsibilities

Motor vehicle representative example responsibilities.

Manage Facebook and patient communication programs.
Prepare, give and check test exams for CDL permit and NYS permit.
Maintain proper filing of DUI documents.
Perform VIN inspections and issue marriage licenses.
Collect payments for fines impose against NYS driver's licenses.
Conduct written passenger, motorcycle, and cdl exams in testing centers.

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.

Motor vehicle representative vs motor vehicle clerk skills

Common motor vehicle representative skills

Customer Satisfaction, 17%
CDL, 13%
Motor Vehicle, 10%
DMV, 10%
Driver License, 9%
Quality Customer Service, 9%

Common motor vehicle clerk skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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