SOC 53-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other — Oregon
Oregon · 5 metro areas compared
At $34,870, median pay for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Oregon tracks the national median of $37,180 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,870, median pay for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Oregon tracks the national median of $37,180 closely. Pay ranges from under $31,310 at the tenth percentile to more than $57,390 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,890 to $41,230.
Employment stands at 1,190, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Oregon ranks number 33rd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Salem records the highest median at $35,670. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 721st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,310 | −15.8% |
| 25th | $33,890 | −8.8% |
| Median (50th) | $34,870 | −6.2% |
| 75th | $41,230 | +10.9% |
| 90th | $57,390 | +54.4% |
| Mean | $39,800 | +7.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $34,870 buys what $33,723 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,723US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,870 a year, 6.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,310 to $57,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,190 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 33rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salem, at $35,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $34,870, or $16.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,180, so pay in Oregon is 6.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oregon earns more than $57,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,310 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salem, at $35,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,190 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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