Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $49,030 +35.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $41,640
90th percentile $62,860
Employed locally 30
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,640
    25th
    $43,790
    50th (median)
    $49,030
    75th
    $52,940
    90th
    $62,860

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary vs area income 58% Median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary is 42% 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
    District of Columbia $68,350
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,540
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $59,780
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,030
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $48,960
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $48,820

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,530
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,330
    Light Truck Drivers$45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Des Moines, IA is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Des Moines, IA is 35.2% above 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $41,640 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,790.