Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $40,990 +13% vs national
Median hourly $19.71
10th percentile $34,330
90th percentile $71,800
Employed locally 70
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,330
    25th
    $34,570
    50th (median)
    $40,990
    75th
    $55,820
    90th
    $71,800

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary vs area income 57% Median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary is 43% 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
    Salinas, CA $71,140
    Vallejo, CA $70,260
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $70,010
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $59,780
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,970
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,030

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,350
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,140
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,060
    Light Truck Drivers $40,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Fresno, CA is $19.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Fresno, CA is 13% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $34,330 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,570.