Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for motor vehicle operators, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$66,370
- New Jersey$65,180
- Alaska$64,970
- Washington$60,560
- Utah$58,130
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- North Carolina$29,940
- Kentucky$33,320
- Vermont$33,450
- New Hampshire$33,650
- South Carolina$34,020
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $66,370 | $69,870 | $32 | +56.4% | 980 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $65,180 | $50,680 | $31 | +53.6% | 1,790 |
| 3 | Alaska | $64,970 | $74,710 | $31 | +53.1% | 100 |
| 4 | Washington | $60,560 | $59,730 | $29 | +42.7% | 310 |
| 5 | Utah | $58,130 | $56,140 | $28 | +37% | 70 |
| 6 | Arizona | $57,310 | $55,680 | $28 | +35.1% | 360 |
| 7 | Illinois | $54,860 | $44,810 | $26 | +29.3% | 840 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $54,220 | $61,110 | $26 | +27.8% | 230 |
| 9 | California | $51,520 | $45,050 | $25 | +21.4% | 3,580 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $51,090 | $57,550 | $25 | +20.4% | 180 |
| 11 | Iowa | $50,390 | $48,300 | $24 | +18.8% | 50 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $49,680 | $54,270 | $24 | +17.1% | 160 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $49,540 | $48,530 | $24 | +16.8% | 80 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $48,800 | $53,790 | $23 | +15% | 100 |
| 15 | Alabama | $47,700 | $52,100 | $23 | +12.4% | 200 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $46,270 | $42,530 | $22 | +9.1% | 50 |
| 17 | Kansas | $44,870 | $49,880 | $22 | +5.8% | 70 |
| 18 | Montana | $44,080 | $41,860 | $21 | +3.9% | 670 |
| 19 | New York | $43,910 | $38,950 | $21 | +3.5% | 3,540 |
| 20 | Idaho | $43,750 | $41,190 | $21 | +3.1% | 70 |
| 21 | Georgia | $43,070 | $36,120 | $21 | +1.5% | 2,210 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $42,930 | $46,500 | $21 | +1.2% | 160 |
| 23 | Colorado | $42,860 | $39,190 | $21 | +1% | 3,430 |
| 24 | Virginia | $42,860 | $36,520 | $21 | +1% | 910 |
| 25 | Maryland | $42,360 | $35,440 | $20 | -0.2% | 570 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $41,780 | $32,790 | $20 | -1.5% | 1,320 |
| 27 | Nevada | $41,540 | $25,290 | $20 | -2.1% | 320 |
| 28 | Delaware | $41,310 | $38,790 | $20 | -2.6% | — |
| 29 | Louisiana | $40,390 | $37,730 | $19 | -4.8% | 280 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $40,390 | $36,540 | $19 | -4.8% | 1,210 |
| 31 | Oregon | $39,800 | $34,870 | $19 | -6.2% | 1,190 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $39,680 | $33,280 | $19 | -6.5% | 760 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $39,480 | $31,790 | $19 | -7% | 240 |
| 34 | Texas | $39,410 | $36,340 | $19 | -7.1% | 2,570 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $39,370 | $37,440 | $19 | -7.2% | 450 |
| 36 | Florida | $39,350 | $37,330 | $19 | -7.3% | 2,590 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $38,460 | $36,090 | $18 | -9.4% | 140 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $37,610 | $34,230 | $18 | -11.4% | 220 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $37,550 | $33,970 | $18 | -11.5% | 710 |
| 40 | Ohio | $37,060 | $31,040 | $18 | -12.7% | 2,430 |
| 41 | Indiana | $36,800 | $26,920 | $18 | -13.3% | 560 |
| 42 | Missouri | $36,470 | $32,330 | $18 | -14% | 1,400 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $36,010 | $34,670 | $17 | -15.1% | 1,190 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $35,290 | $33,550 | $17 | -16.8% | 2,310 |
| 45 | Maine | $35,200 | $33,690 | $17 | -17% | 310 |
| 46 | Michigan | $34,410 | $33,990 | $17 | -18.9% | 2,600 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $34,020 | $27,840 | $16 | -19.8% | 450 |
| 48 | New Hampshire | $33,650 | $31,770 | $16 | -20.7% | 150 |
| 49 | Vermont | $33,450 | $29,290 | $16 | -21.2% | 130 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $33,320 | $23,870 | $16 | -21.5% | 450 |
| 51 | North Carolina | $29,940 | $29,000 | $14 | -29.4% | 2,000 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 223 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah, GA | $74,770 | $59,850 | — |
| 2 | Anchorage, AK | $74,710 | $63,550 | 70 |
| 3 | Vallejo, CA | $73,280 | $65,800 | 60 |
| 4 | Salinas, CA | $71,140 | $62,820 | 50 |
| 5 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $64,800 | $58,490 | 180 |
| 6 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $64,600 | $58,870 | 1,510 |
| 7 | Chambersburg, PA | $64,150 | $58,170 | 60 |
| 8 | Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $63,710 | $60,540 | 50 |
| 9 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $62,910 | $69,100 | 60 |
| 10 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $62,460 | $59,980 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing motor vehicle operators, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rail Transportation | $106,310 | $104,620 | 130 |
| 2 | Rail Transportation | $106,310 | $104,620 | 130 |
| 3 | Support Activities for Water Transportation | $71,140 | $67,400 | 870 |
| 4 | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $66,790 | $66,920 | 270 |
| 5 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $64,580 | $58,590 | 1,270 |
| 6 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $64,300 | $65,960 | 280 |
| 7 | Insurance Carriers | $63,270 | $59,900 | 80 |
| 8 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $63,270 | $59,900 | 80 |
| 9 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $62,030 | $62,340 | 4,370 |
| 10 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $62,030 | $62,340 | 4,370 |
| 11 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $61,310 | $58,660 | 140 |
| 12 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $60,900 | $56,920 | 1,470 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do motor vehicle operators, all other make in the U.S.?
The median motor vehicle operators, all other salary in the United States is $37,180 per year (mean $42,430), and about 80% earn between $26,540 and $66,500.
How much do motor vehicle operators, all other make per hour?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $42,430 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays motor vehicle operators, all other the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for motor vehicle operators, all other at $66,370 per year (median $69,870).
What is the job outlook for motor vehicle operators, all other?
Employment is projected to change +6% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 11,100 openings per year.