Truck driver helper vs helper

The differences between truck driver helpers and helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a truck driver helper, becoming a helper takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a truck driver helper has an average salary of $32,483, which is higher than the $31,331 average annual salary of a helper.

The top three skills for a truck driver helper include safety policies, CDL and DOT. The most important skills for a helper are food handling, safety procedures, and safety rules.

Truck driver helper vs helper overview

	Truck Driver Helper	Helper
Yearly salary	$32,483	$31,331
Hourly rate	$15.62	$15.06
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	836,561	29,873
Job satisfaction	5	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	48	34
Years of experience	2	12

Truck driver helper vs helper salary

Truck driver helpers and helpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Truck Driver Helper	Helper
Average salary	$32,483	$31,331
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $46,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	Bensalem, PA	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	New York	Alaska
Best paying company	Waste Connections	National Grid plc
Best paying industry	Retail	Utilities

Differences between truck driver helper and helper education

There are a few differences between a truck driver helper and a helper in terms of educational background:

	Truck Driver Helper	Helper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Truck driver helper vs helper demographics

Here are the differences between truck driver helpers' and helpers' demographics:

	Truck Driver Helper	Helper
Average age	48	34
Gender ratio	Male, 92.8% Female, 7.2%	Male, 77.1% Female, 22.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.4% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.0% Asian, 3.4% White, 53.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.2% Asian, 2.2% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	2%

Differences between truck driver helper and helper duties and responsibilities

Truck driver helper example responsibilities.

Manage and expedite the secure transportation and accountability of logistic materials and HAZMAT chemicals to commercial, state and government facilities.
Follow GPS directives and maintain in constant communication with dispatch when necessary.
Sort packages by region, deliver packages to customers, handle cash-on-delivery payments, process business pickups, utilize DIAD board technology

Helper example responsibilities.

Attach pulleys and blocks to fix overhead structures such as beams, etc.
Operate power nail guns, paint sprayers, ladders, power washers, drive company truck.
Clean areas that harbore pests, using rakes, brooms, shovels and mops, preparatory to fumigating.
Operate winches and hoisting devices.
Perform tack welding as necessary.
Install EMT and new wire throughout structure.

Truck driver helper vs helper skills

Common truck driver helper skills

Safety Policies, 25%
CDL, 20%
DOT, 13%
Load Trucks, 8%
Safety Regulations, 7%
Safety Rules, 7%

Common helper skills

Food Handling, 24%
Safety Procedures, 12%
Safety Rules, 7%
Construction Sites, 7%
Physical Labor, 5%
Windows, 3%