Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $31,890 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.33
10th percentile $26,000
90th percentile $57,740
Employed locally 100
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,000
    25th
    $26,440
    50th (median)
    $31,890
    75th
    $52,640
    90th
    $57,740

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary vs area income 42% Median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary is 58% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $69,880
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $56,870
    Appleton, WI $55,700
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,800
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $41,490
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $41,010

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,770
    Light Truck Drivers $46,790
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Milwaukee, WI is $15.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Milwaukee, WI is 12.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $26,000 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,440.