Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other earn a median $37,180 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
U.S. median
$37,180
$17.88 per hour
Range
$26,540 – $66,500
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
46,880
across the U.S.
▲2.5%
Pay trend: The median for motor vehicle operators, all other in the U.S. rose from $36,260 (May 2024) to $37,180 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What motor vehicle operators, all other do
All motor vehicle operators not listed separately.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.8% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 6,900
- Self-employed
- 12%
Employment of motor vehicle operators, all other is projected to grow 2.8% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 6,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$32,054
per year · effective tax rate 13.8%
$2,671Monthly
$1,336Twice a month
$1,233Every 2 weeks
$15.41Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,282
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,305
- Medicare (1.45%)$539
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$32,054
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $26,540 | $12.76 | $23,466 |
| 25th percentile | $31,220 | $15.01 | $27,265 |
| Median (50th) | $37,180 | $17.88 | $32,054 |
| 75th percentile | $48,980 | $23.55 | $41,535 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $66,500 | $31.97 | $55,613 |
Best cities for motor vehicle operators, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $45,850 | $37,142 | $32,996 | 3,370 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $45,850
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $74,710 | +5.2% | $61,388 | $30,580 – $83,680 | 100 |
| District of Columbia | $69,870 | +2.2% | $54,888 | $55,140 – $72,220 | 980 |
| Hawaii | $61,110 | −5.5% | $48,168 | $32,540 – $76,940 | 230 |
| Washington | $59,730 | +21.9% | $50,173 | $39,380 – $80,390 | 310 |
| Oklahoma | $57,550 | −1.6% | $46,377 | $24,790 – $64,380 | 180 |
| Utah | $56,140 | +21.1% | $45,728 | $47,570 – $71,510 | 70 |
| Arizona | $55,680 | +16.4% | $45,736 | $36,840 – $73,620 | 360 |
| New Mexico | $54,270 | +9.5% | $44,401 | $26,270 – $65,640 | 160 |
| South Dakota | $53,790 | +6.6% | $45,400 | $23,920 – $64,940 | 100 |
| Alabama | $52,100 | +10.5% | $41,702 | $29,540 – $62,840 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $50,680 | +7.8% | $41,649 | $34,590 – $132,670 | 1,790 |
| Kansas | $49,880 | +123.7% | $40,275 | $21,330 – $64,790 | 70 |
| Wyoming | $48,530 | +26.2% | $41,174 | $31,260 – $70,760 | 80 |
| Iowa | $48,300 | −5.3% | $39,805 | $39,560 – $61,530 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $46,500 | +121.5% | $38,415 | $21,180 – $59,490 | 160 |
| California | $45,050 | +9.0% | $37,001 | $36,620 – $76,360 | 3,580 |
| Illinois | $44,810 | +19.7% | $36,112 | $31,200 – $87,990 | 840 |
| Rhode Island | $42,530 | +2.5% | $35,375 | $31,200 – $58,740 | 50 |
| Montana | $41,860 | +32.5% | $34,604 | $27,150 – $60,200 | 670 |
| Idaho | $41,190 | +5.6% | $34,201 | $36,940 – $54,200 | 70 |
| Colorado | $39,190 | +3.3% | $32,653 | $33,840 – $55,920 | 3,430 |
| New York | $38,950 | +1.6% | $31,970 | $32,240 – $59,110 | 3,540 |
| Delaware | $38,790 | +27.3% | $31,872 | $31,200 – $65,370 | — |
| Louisiana | $37,730 | +22.4% | $31,750 | $26,110 – $63,840 | 280 |
| Connecticut | $37,440 | +4.3% | $31,503 | $34,010 – $50,280 | 450 |
| Florida | $37,330 | +7.5% | $32,175 | $29,500 – $50,960 | 2,590 |
| Massachusetts | $36,540 | +12.3% | $29,933 | $33,090 – $50,720 | 1,210 |
| Virginia | $36,520 | −4.4% | $30,238 | $30,640 – $64,850 | 910 |
| Texas | $36,340 | +16.0% | $31,379 | $27,000 – $55,180 | 2,570 |
| Georgia | $36,120 | +13.1% | $29,951 | $24,080 – $71,340 | 2,210 |
| Arkansas | $36,090 | −4.0% | $29,984 | $22,930 – $59,680 | 140 |
| Maryland | $35,440 | +0.7% | $29,336 | $31,220 – $69,870 | 570 |
| Oregon | $34,870 | −4.4% | $27,977 | $31,310 – $57,390 | 1,190 |
| Minnesota | $34,670 | −3.1% | $29,001 | $27,500 – $46,600 | 1,190 |
| North Dakota | $34,230 | −7.3% | $29,684 | $19,630 – $64,850 | 220 |
| Michigan | $33,990 | +6.3% | $28,297 | $26,490 – $39,740 | 2,600 |
| Wisconsin | $33,970 | −8.9% | $28,761 | $20,890 – $59,110 | 710 |
| Maine | $33,690 | +6.1% | $28,088 | $30,470 – $42,050 | 310 |
| Tennessee | $33,550 | −9.3% | $29,137 | $20,440 – $51,500 | 2,310 |
| Nebraska | $33,280 | +8.3% | $28,282 | $28,080 – $59,470 | 760 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,790 | +12.6% | $27,520 | $23,280 – $66,520 | 1,320 |
| Missouri | $32,330 | −8.3% | $27,575 | $28,600 – $49,740 | 1,400 |
| West Virginia | $31,790 | +1.9% | $26,898 | $28,730 – $60,760 | 240 |
| New Hampshire | $31,770 | +0.7% | $27,707 | $26,470 – $45,680 | 150 |
| Ohio | $31,040 | +2.3% | $27,049 | $22,520 – $64,110 | 2,430 |
| Vermont | $29,290 | +2.5% | $25,167 | $29,140 – $45,970 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $29,000 | +1.0% | $24,833 | $15,880 – $45,470 | 2,000 |
| South Carolina | $27,840 | −0.7% | $24,023 | $22,280 – $57,780 | 450 |
| Indiana | $26,920 | −26.0% | $23,014 | $24,310 – $62,900 | 560 |
| Nevada | $25,290 | — | $22,436 | $24,960 – $79,520 | 320 |
| Kentucky | $23,870 | −39.4% | $20,549 | $19,950 – $61,710 | 450 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $37,290 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $38,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $35,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Taxi Driver | $42,100 | No formal educational credential | +11.5% |
| Light Truck Driver | $44,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Bus Drivers, School | $47,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,640 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $59,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $37,330 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Passenger Attendant | $37,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operators, all other make?
The national median salary for motor vehicle operators, all other is $37,180 a year ($17.88 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,540 and the top 10% earn over $66,500. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays motor vehicle operators, all other the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $74,710. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many motor vehicle operators, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 46,880 people work as motor vehicle operators, all other nationwide.