Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for motor vehicle operators, all other in the United States was $37,180 ($17.87 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,540 | $12.76 |
| 25th | $31,220 | $15.01 |
| Median | $37,180 | $17.87 |
| 75th | $48,980 | $23.55 |
| 90th | $66,500 | $31.97 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-3099
- Total U.S. employment: 46,880
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
With approximately 46,880 motor vehicle operators, all other employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $26,540, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $66,500 — a 2.5x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $52,100 | $25.05 | +40.1% | 200 |
| Alaska | $74,710 | $35.92 | +100.9% | 100 |
| Arizona | $55,680 | $26.77 | +49.8% | 360 |
| Arkansas | $36,090 | $17.35 | -2.9% | 140 |
| California | $45,050 | $21.66 | +21.2% | 3,580 |
| Colorado | $39,190 | $18.84 | +5.4% | 3,430 |
| Connecticut | $37,440 | $18.00 | +0.7% | 450 |
| Delaware | $38,790 | $18.65 | +4.3% | 0 |
| District of Columbia | $69,870 | $33.59 | +87.9% | 980 |
| Florida | $37,330 | $17.95 | +0.4% | 2,590 |
| Georgia | $36,120 | $17.36 | -2.9% | 2,210 |
| Hawaii | $61,110 | $29.38 | +64.4% | 230 |
| Idaho | $41,190 | $19.80 | +10.8% | 70 |
| Illinois | $44,810 | $21.54 | +20.5% | 840 |
| Indiana | $26,920 | $12.94 | -27.6% | 560 |
| Iowa | $48,300 | $23.22 | +29.9% | 50 |
| Kansas | $49,880 | $23.98 | +34.2% | 70 |
| Kentucky | $23,870 | $11.48 | -35.8% | 450 |
| Louisiana | $37,730 | $18.14 | +1.5% | 280 |
| Maine | $33,690 | $16.20 | -9.4% | 310 |
| Maryland | $35,440 | $17.04 | -4.7% | 570 |
| Massachusetts | $36,540 | $17.57 | -1.7% | 1,210 |
| Michigan | $33,990 | $16.34 | -8.6% | 2,600 |
| Minnesota | $34,670 | $16.67 | -6.8% | 1,190 |
| Mississippi | $46,500 | $22.36 | +25.1% | 160 |
| Missouri | $32,330 | $15.54 | -13.0% | 1,400 |
| Montana | $41,860 | $20.12 | +12.6% | 670 |
| Nebraska | $33,280 | $16.00 | -10.5% | 760 |
| Nevada | $25,290 | $12.16 | -32.0% | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $31,770 | $15.28 | -14.6% | 150 |
| New Jersey | $50,680 | $24.37 | +36.3% | 1,790 |
| New Mexico | $54,270 | $26.09 | +46.0% | 160 |
| New York | $38,950 | $18.72 | +4.8% | 3,540 |
| North Carolina | $29,000 | $13.94 | -22.0% | 2,000 |
| North Dakota | $34,230 | $16.46 | -7.9% | 220 |
| Ohio | $31,040 | $14.92 | -16.5% | 2,430 |
| Oklahoma | $57,550 | $27.67 | +54.8% | 180 |
| Oregon | $34,870 | $16.76 | -6.2% | 1,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,790 | $15.76 | -11.8% | 1,320 |
| Rhode Island | $42,530 | $20.45 | +14.4% | 50 |
| South Carolina | $27,840 | $13.38 | -25.1% | 450 |
| South Dakota | $53,790 | $25.86 | +44.7% | 100 |
| Tennessee | $33,550 | $16.13 | -9.8% | 2,310 |
| Texas | $36,340 | $17.47 | -2.3% | 2,570 |
| Utah | $56,140 | $26.99 | +51.0% | 70 |
| Vermont | $29,290 | $14.08 | -21.2% | 130 |
| Virginia | $36,520 | $17.56 | -1.8% | 910 |
| Washington | $59,730 | $28.72 | +60.7% | 310 |
| West Virginia | $31,790 | $15.28 | -14.5% | 240 |
| Wisconsin | $33,970 | $16.33 | -8.6% | 710 |
| Wyoming | $48,530 | $23.33 | +30.5% | 80 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Related Occupations
- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,240/yr
- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for motor vehicle operators, all other?
The median annual wage for motor vehicle operators, all other is $37,180 ($17.87 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays motor vehicle operators, all other the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many motor vehicle operators, all other are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 46,880 motor vehicle operators, all other employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do motor vehicle operators, all other make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.87. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.