Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $30,530 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.68
10th percentile $23,600
90th percentile $40,360
Employed locally 70
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,600
    25th
    $27,150
    50th (median)
    $30,530
    75th
    $34,500
    90th
    $40,360

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary vs area income 43% Median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary is 57% 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
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $48,860
    Birmingham, AL $48,050
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $47,030
    Farmington, NM $43,180
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $40,670
    Wyoming $38,450

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,480
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,010
    Bus Drivers, School$47,330
    Light Truck Drivers$40,210
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Lansing, MI is $14.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Lansing, MI is 15.8% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $23,600 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,150.