Wrecker driver vs driver/mover

The differences between wrecker drivers and driver/movers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a wrecker driver and a driver/mover. Additionally, a wrecker driver has an average salary of $36,820, which is higher than the $32,317 average annual salary of a driver/mover.

The top three skills for a wrecker driver include tow vehicles, customer vehicles and rollback. The most important skills for a driver/mover are customer service, equipment inventory, and CDL.

Wrecker driver vs driver/mover overview

	Wrecker Driver	Driver/Mover
Yearly salary	$36,820	$32,317
Hourly rate	$17.70	$15.54
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	620,451	929,748
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Wrecker driver vs driver/mover salary

Wrecker drivers and driver/movers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wrecker Driver	Driver/Mover
Average salary	$36,820	$32,317
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $52,000	Between $23,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Lynnwood, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	University of Washington
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between wrecker driver and driver/mover education

There are a few differences between a wrecker driver and a driver/mover in terms of educational background:

	Wrecker Driver	Driver/Mover
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Wrecker driver vs driver/mover demographics

Here are the differences between wrecker drivers' and driver/movers' demographics:

	Wrecker Driver	Driver/Mover
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 96.0% Female, 4.0%	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 3.5% White, 60.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 12.8% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 58.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between wrecker driver and driver/mover duties and responsibilities

Wrecker driver example responsibilities.

Operate rollback auto wrecker to move damage by accident, stall or tick by police for traffic violations.
Tow vehicles from accident scenes, trespasses, and repair calls for AAA, dispatch drivers to appropriate calls.
Tow and or repair semi truck and trailers break down along Rt.80 in the Logington pa and surrounding area.
Provide AAA roadside assistance and tows.respond to city impounds and wrecks.salvage car transportation
Conduct deliveries of medical equipment throughout Florida, collect payments, and ensure proper cleanliness of medical equipment
Deliver customers to their destination/homes/doorsteps with luggage/baggage groceries

Driver/mover example responsibilities.

Deliver and install kitchen ware, hanging microwaves, stoves, dishwashers, etc.
Gas line installation/plumbing, and HVAC.
Maintain an organize, timely schedule for all pickup and deliveries.
DOT certify company box truck driver , 26' box trucks.
Drive straight trucks on dedicate daily truck routesDeliver & install whirlpool appliances
Deliver and install gas and wood burning gas stoves in customer's homes.

Wrecker driver vs driver/mover skills

Common wrecker driver skills

Tow Vehicles, 25%
Customer Vehicles, 13%
Rollback, 9%
Tow Truck, 8%
Service Stations, 6%
Lockout, 4%

Common driver/mover skills

Customer Service, 18%
Equipment Inventory, 13%
CDL, 13%
Complete Paperwork, 12%
Truck Inspections, 10%
Office Furniture, 9%