Paratransit driver vs van driver

The differences between paratransit drivers and van drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a van driver has an average salary of $36,254, which is higher than the $35,386 average annual salary of a paratransit driver.

The top three skills for a paratransit driver include CDL, transport passengers and vehicle inspections. The most important skills for a van driver are CDL, customer service, and OTR.

Paratransit driver vs van driver overview

	Paratransit Driver	Van Driver
Yearly salary	$35,386	$36,254
Hourly rate	$17.01	$17.43
Growth rate	20%	4%
Number of jobs	199,099	791,293
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	47	48
Years of experience	-	2

Paratransit driver vs van driver salary

Paratransit drivers and van drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Paratransit Driver	Van Driver
Average salary	$35,386	$36,254
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $48,000	Between $24,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	Hamden, CT	New York, NY
Highest paying state	Connecticut	Alaska
Best paying company	Johnson Central High School	DVFSchool
Best paying industry	Transportation	Transportation

Differences between paratransit driver and van driver education

There are a few differences between a paratransit driver and a van driver in terms of educational background:

	Paratransit Driver	Van Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Paratransit driver vs van driver demographics

Here are the differences between paratransit drivers' and van drivers' demographics:

	Paratransit Driver	Van Driver
Average age	47	48
Gender ratio	Male, 60.4% Female, 39.6%	Male, 65.9% Female, 34.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 21.5% Asian, 8.8% White, 53.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 3.6% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	6%	4%

Differences between paratransit driver and van driver duties and responsibilities

Paratransit driver example responsibilities.

Accomplish CDL license with endorsement in doubles/triples.
Contract through MTA; drive disabled clients to doctor's appointments, dialysis, and work.
Operate hydraulic equipment, GPS and computerize radio communication systems.
Respond to medical emergencies include administering first-aid and relay requests for services and transportation of patients to medical emergencies or appointments.
Assist with wheelchairs and stretchers during transport.
Deliver customers to their destination/homes/doorsteps with luggage/baggage groceries

Van driver example responsibilities.

Perform basic math sufficient to process axle weights at shipping docks.
Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures including CPR.
Plot route pickup and drop off points.
Have taken additional training in HAZMAT and international audit procedures.
Specialize in teaching reading, writing, and math skills.
Obtain knowledge of CDL laws and statues in accordance with the D.O.T

Paratransit driver vs van driver skills

Common paratransit driver skills

CDL, 17%
Transport Passengers, 13%
Vehicle Inspections, 11%
GPS, 9%
Safety Rules, 7%
Reliable Transportation, 7%

Common van driver skills

CDL, 18%
Customer Service, 13%
OTR, 9%
Mechanical Problems, 9%
GPS, 7%
Vehicle Inspections, 6%