Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in California: $53,500 Average

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Average base salary, California

$53,500 / year

≈ $4,450 per month · $25.72 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for California · median $46,500

25th percentile
$39,500Average
$53,50075th percentile
$64,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary by state

Alabama$49,500

Alaska$67,000

Arizona$59,500

Arkansas$40,000

California$53,500

Colorado$44,500

Connecticut$40,500

Delaware$43,000

District of Columbia$68,500

Florida$40,500

Georgia$44,500

Hawaii$56,000

Idaho$45,500

Illinois$57,000

Indiana$38,000

Iowa$52,000

Kansas$46,500

Kentucky$34,500

Louisiana$42,000

Maine$36,500

Maryland$44,000

Massachusetts$42,000

Michigan$35,500

Minnesota$37,500

Mississippi$44,500

Missouri$37,500

Montana$45,500

Nebraska$41,000

Nevada$43,000

New Hampshire$35,000

New Jersey$67,500

New Mexico$51,500

New York$45,500

North Carolina$31,000

North Dakota$39,000

Ohio$38,500

Oklahoma$53,000

Oregon$41,000

Pennsylvania$43,000

Rhode Island$48,000

South Carolina$35,000

South Dakota$50,500

Tennessee$36,500

Texas$41,000

Utah$60,000

Vermont$34,500

Virginia$44,500

Washington$62,500

West Virginia$41,000

Wisconsin$39,000

Wyoming$51,500

About this role

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other is a professional role within the function in the Transportation and Material Moving job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay by experience level

Entry level$27,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$32,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$38,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$50,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$69,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+6%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

11,100

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary by industry

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

9,650 workers

$35,500

Automobile Dealers

9,030 workers

$35,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

7,620 workers

$62,500

Rental and Leasing Services

6,340 workers

$34,000

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing

6,240 workers

$34,000

Administrative and Support Services

5,060 workers

$42,500

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

4,370 workers

$64,500

Support Activities for Transportation

3,600 workers

$56,000

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

3,040 workers

$35,500

Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

2,890 workers

$35,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pays 36% below the average across 53 roles in the Transportation and Material Moving job family (family average $69,000).

Similar-paying roles in Transportation and Material Moving

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,000

Aircraft Service Attendant$45,000

Driver/Sales Worker$42,000

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41,500

Conveyor Operators and Tenders$46,500

Stockers and Order Fillers$41,000

Material Moving Workers, All Other$47,000

Passenger Attendant$39,000

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38,500

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other make?

The average base salary for a Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in the United States is $44,000 per year, or about $21.15 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $32,500 and $50,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Transportation and Material Moving roles?

The Transportation and Material Moving job family averages $69,000 across 53 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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