Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for motor vehicle operators, all other in the U.S. is $37,180 ($17.87 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $37,180
- Mean annual wage
- $42,430
- Median hourly wage
- $17.87
- Employment
- 46,880
46,880 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,540 | $12.76 |
| 25th percentile | $31,220 | $15.01 |
| Median (50th) | $37,180 | $17.87 |
| 75th percentile | $48,980 | $23.55 |
| 90th percentile | $66,500 | $31.97 |
Highest-paying states for motor vehicle operators, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $74,710 | 100 |
| District of Columbia | $69,870 | 980 |
| Hawaii | $61,110 | 230 |
| Washington | $59,730 | 310 |
| Oklahoma | $57,550 | 180 |
| Utah | $56,140 | 70 |
| Arizona | $55,680 | 360 |
| New Mexico | $54,270 | 160 |
| South Dakota | $53,790 | 100 |
| Alabama | $52,100 | 200 |
Lowest-paying states
- Kentucky: $23,870 median annual wage
- Nevada: $25,290 median annual wage
- Indiana: $26,920 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $27,840 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $29,000 median annual wage
About this occupation
All motor vehicle operators not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 11.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 38.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.0% |
| Associate's degree | 9.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.8% |
| Master's degree | 2.2% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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