SOC 53-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other — Phoenix
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
At $56,880 a year, the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Phoenix, AZ sits 53.0% above the national figure of $37,180.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $56,880 a year, the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Phoenix, AZ sits 53.0% above the national figure of $37,180. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $39,260 and $73,620. The lowest tenth earn under $35,360, while the highest tenth earn more than $89,600.
Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 370th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | −4.9% |
| 25th | $39,260 | +5.6% |
| Median (50th) | $56,880 | +53.0% |
| 75th | $73,620 | +98.0% |
| 90th | $89,600 | +141.0% |
| Mean | $58,960 | +58.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Phoenix sit close to the national average, so $56,880 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$56,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,485US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,880 a year, 53.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,360 to $89,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Phoenix, AZ?
The median annual wage is $56,880, or $27.35 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 Phoenix, AZ is 53.0% higher. 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 Phoenix, AZ earns more than $89,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,360 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.
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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