Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary
The median motor vehicle operators, all other salary in the United States is $37,180 per year ($17.87/hour). Salaries range from $26,540 at the entry level to $66,500+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 46,880 motor vehicle operators, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$37,180
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.87
per hour
Employment
46,880
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$26,540
25th percentile
$31,220
Median
$37,180
75th percentile
$48,980
90th percentile
$66,500
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+6%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
11,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary by State
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$24K$75K■ No data
Top Paying States
Alaska
$75K
+101%
District of Columbia
$70K
+88%
Hawaii
$61K
+64%
Washington
$60K
+61%
Oklahoma
$58K
+55%
Utah
$56K
+51%
Arizona
$56K
+50%
New Mexico
$54K
+46%
South Dakota
$54K
+45%
Alabama
$52K
+40%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $74,710 | +100.9% |
| District of Columbia | $69,870 | +87.9% |
| Hawaii | $61,110 | +64.4% |
| Washington | $59,730 | +60.7% |
| Oklahoma | $57,550 | +54.8% |
| Utah | $56,140 | +51.0% |
| Arizona | $55,680 | +49.8% |
| New Mexico | $54,270 | +46.0% |
| South Dakota | $53,790 | +44.7% |
| Alabama | $52,100 | +40.1% |
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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $74,770 | +101.1% |
| Anchorage, AK | $74,710 | +100.9% |
| Vallejo, CA | $73,280 | +97.1% |
| Salinas, CA | $71,140 | +91.3% |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $64,800 | +74.3% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $64,600 | +73.7% |
| Chambersburg, PA | $64,150 | +72.5% |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $62,910 | +69.2% |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $62,460 | +68.0% |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $62,230 | +67.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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