SOC 53-3099 · May 2025 · United States
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other across the United States is $37,180 per year, measured over 46,880 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $74,710.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 213.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $74,710 and Kentucky pays $23,870.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $74,710 | 100 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $69,870 | 980 | |
| 3 | Hawaii | $61,110 | 230 | |
| 4 | Washington | $59,730 | 310 | |
| 5 | Oklahoma | $57,550 | 180 | |
| 6 | Utah | $56,140 | 70 | |
| 7 | Arizona | $55,680 | 360 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | $54,270 | 160 | |
| 9 | South Dakota | $53,790 | 100 | |
| 10 | Alabama | $52,100 | 200 |
States with the most Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 3,580 | $45,050 | |
| 2 | New York | 3,540 | $38,950 | |
| 3 | Colorado | 3,430 | $39,190 | |
| 4 | Michigan | 2,600 | $33,990 | |
| 5 | Florida | 2,590 | $37,330 | |
| 6 | Texas | 2,570 | $36,340 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 2,430 | $31,040 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 2,310 | $33,550 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 2,210 | $36,120 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 2,000 | $29,000 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah | $74,770 | — |
| 2 | Anchorage | $74,710 | 70 |
| 3 | Vallejo | $73,280 | 60 |
| 4 | Salinas | $71,140 | 50 |
| 5 | Urban Honolulu | $64,800 | 180 |
| 6 | Washington | $64,600 | 1,510 |
| 7 | Chambersburg | $64,150 | 60 |
| 8 | Atlantic City | $62,910 | 60 |
| 9 | Stockton | $62,460 | 70 |
| 10 | Crestview | $62,230 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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