Motor Vehicle Operator salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A motor vehicle operator earns a median of $37,180 a year ($17.87 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $42,430. About 46,880 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $37,180
- Gross pay
- $1,430.00
- Federal income tax
- −$87.75
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$88.66
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$20.74
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,232.85
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $37,180
- Federal
- $2,282
- FICA
- $2,844
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $32,054
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Similar jobs
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur: $37,290
- Stocker and Order Filler: $37,330
- Passenger Attendant: $37,720
- Packer and Packager: $36,280
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment: $35,830
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant: $35,670
- Driver/Sales Worker: $38,770
- Ambulance Driver and Attendant: $35,450
BLS occupation: Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-3099). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.87; the average is $20.40.
What is the salary range for a motor vehicle operator?
The bottom 10% earn under $26,540 and the top 10% earn over $66,500 a year.
How much is $37,180 after taxes?
About $32,054 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $31,101 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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