Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $37,910 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.23
10th percentile $30,420
90th percentile $58,170
Employed locally 80
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,420
    25th
    $37,480
    50th (median)
    $37,910
    75th
    $40,870
    90th
    $58,170

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary vs area income 63% Median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary is 37% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,540
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $59,780
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $58,300
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $56,870
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $51,150

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,920
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,040
    Light Truck Drivers $41,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,140
    Driver/Sales Workers $23,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Lafayette, IN is $18.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Lafayette, IN is 4.6% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $30,420 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,480.