Munitions handler vs mover

The differences between munitions handlers and movers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a munitions handler has an average salary of $36,205, which is higher than the $33,187 average annual salary of a mover.

The top three skills for a munitions handler include safety standards, hoists and hazardous materials. The most important skills for a mover are office furniture, customer service, and household goods.

Munitions handler vs mover overview

	Munitions Handler	Mover
Yearly salary	$36,205	$33,187
Hourly rate	$17.41	$15.96
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	25,954	4,222
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Munitions handler vs mover salary

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

	Munitions Handler	Mover
Average salary	$36,205	$33,187
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $44,000	Between $26,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Zag
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between munitions handler and mover education

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

	Munitions Handler	Mover
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Munitions handler vs mover demographics

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

	Munitions Handler	Mover
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 77.9% Female, 22.1%	Male, 94.3% Female, 5.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% Asian, 5.0% White, 54.3% 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 munitions handler and mover duties and responsibilities

Munitions handler example responsibilities.

Manage the logistics of incoming and outgoing shipments
Operate ACAMS (gas chromatographs) to verify munitions, containers, and waste are agent-free.
Operate ACAMS and (gas chromatographs) to verify munitions, containers, and waste are agent free.
Band demilitarize rounds to pallets while wearing the proper PPE.
Operate material handling equipment, i.e., electric vehicles, forklifts, pallet trucks, and cranes.
Perform toxic area entries in various levels of PPE.

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

Munitions handler vs mover skills

Common munitions handler skills

Safety Standards, 18%
Hoists, 11%
Hazardous Materials, 10%
MHE, 9%
Cranes, 8%
Pallets, 8%

Common mover skills

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