Waste collection driver vs driver

The differences between waste collection drivers and drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a waste collection driver has an average salary of $41,251, which is higher than the $34,771 average annual salary of a driver.

The top three skills for a waste collection driver include DOT, OSHA and post-trip inspections. The most important skills for a driver are math, basic math, and CDL.

Waste collection driver vs driver overview

	Waste Collection Driver	Driver
Yearly salary	$41,251	$34,771
Hourly rate	$19.83	$16.72
Growth rate	4%	11%
Number of jobs	616,579	1,017,998
Job satisfaction	-	4.33
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	-

Waste collection driver vs driver salary

Waste collection drivers and drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Waste Collection Driver	Driver
Average salary	$41,251	$34,771
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $53,000	Between $22,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	Vermont
Best paying company	-	Air Liquide
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between waste collection driver and driver education

There are a few differences between a waste collection driver and a driver in terms of educational background:

	Waste Collection Driver	Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Waste collection driver vs driver demographics

Here are the differences between waste collection drivers' and drivers' demographics:

	Waste Collection Driver	Driver
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 92.8% Female, 7.2%	Male, 83.0% Female, 17.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 4.0% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 3.5% White, 58.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between waste collection driver and driver duties and responsibilities

Waste collection driver example responsibilities.

Operate automated or semi-automate hoisting devices on side loader or front loader.
Attend annual driver improvement classes to maintain knowledge of safety and emergency procedures of transportation hazmat products.
Deliver customers to their destination/homes/doorsteps with luggage/baggage groceries

Driver example responsibilities.

Haul asphalt, gravel, dirt, etc.
Maintain accurate logs and comply with all FMCSA regulations.
Deliver sand, rock, and asphalt across eastern NC.
Provide safe and timely transportation for students, utilizing CDL license and attendant endorsements.
Reduce carrier and customer risk by remaining proficiently knowledgeable of FMCSA rules and regulations.
Air brakes endorsement but willing and able to get others including tanker, HazMat, and passenger.

Waste collection driver vs driver skills

Common waste collection driver skills

DOT, 25%
OSHA, 18%
Post-Trip Inspections, 17%
Waste Management, 15%
Minor Maintenance, 5%
Hazardous Materials, 5%

Common driver skills

Math, 14%
Basic Math, 14%
CDL, 10%
Safety Rules, 10%
Cleanliness, 10%
Customer Orders, 7%