Sorter/loader vs mover

The differences between sorter/loaders and movers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mover has an average salary of $33,187, which is higher than the $31,896 average annual salary of a sorter/loader.

The top three skills for a sorter/loader include tractor trailer, safety procedures and pallet jack. The most important skills for a mover are office furniture, customer service, and household goods.

Sorter/loader vs mover overview

	Sorter/Loader	Mover
Yearly salary	$31,896	$33,187
Hourly rate	$15.33	$15.96
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	27,603	4,222
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Sorter/loader vs mover salary

Sorter/loaders and movers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sorter/Loader	Mover
Average salary	$31,896	$33,187
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $26,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Zag
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between sorter/loader and mover education

There are a few differences between a sorter/loader and a mover in terms of educational background:

	Sorter/Loader	Mover
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sorter/loader vs mover demographics

Here are the differences between sorter/loaders' and movers' demographics:

	Sorter/Loader	Mover
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 80.3% Female, 19.7%	Male, 94.3% Female, 5.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.2% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 5.2% White, 55.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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 sorter/loader and mover duties and responsibilities

Sorter/loader example responsibilities.

Process mail using automate mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation and distribution.
Thrive in this fast-pace environment requiring memorization, accuracy, and stamina.

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

Sorter/loader vs mover skills

Common sorter/loader skills

Tractor Trailer, 28%
Safety Procedures, 21%
Pallet Jack, 12%
Conveyor Belts, 5%
Delivery Truck, 4%
Load Trailers, 4%

Common mover skills

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