SOC 53-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other — Vermont
Vermont
Median pay for this occupation in Vermont is $29,290 a year, trailing the national median of $37,180 by 21.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Vermont is $29,290 a year, trailing the national median of $37,180 by 21.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,140 and $31,110. The lowest tenth earn under $29,140, while the highest tenth earn more than $45,970.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Vermont ranks number 46th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 528 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 528th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,140 | −21.6% |
| 25th | $29,140 | −21.6% |
| Median (50th) | $29,290 | −21.2% |
| 75th | $31,110 | −16.3% |
| 90th | $45,970 | +23.6% |
| Mean | $33,450 | −10.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $29,290 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$29,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$29,888US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,290 a year, 21.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,140 to $45,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 51 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $29,290, or $14.08 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 Vermont is 21.2% 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 Vermont earns more than $45,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,140 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. 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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