Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $32,080 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.43
10th percentile $27,210
90th percentile $56,600
Employed locally 890
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,210
    25th
    $27,470
    50th (median)
    $32,080
    75th
    $45,210
    90th
    $56,600

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary vs area income 37% Median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $74,710
    Savannah, GA $73,530
    Salinas, CA $71,140
    Alaska $70,990
    Vallejo, CA $70,260
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $70,010

    Nearby metros — Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Killeen-Temple, TX $44,970
    Lubbock, TX $39,340
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,940
    El Paso, TX $32,820
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,260
    Corpus Christi, TX $30,980

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,390
    Light Truck Drivers$44,630
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Dallas, TX is $15.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.00 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salaries?

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Dallas, TX is 11.5% below the national median of $36,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Dallas?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $27,210 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,470.