Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $43,560 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.94
10th percentile $36,990
90th percentile $71,640
Employed locally 200
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,990
    25th
    $37,270
    50th (median)
    $43,560
    75th
    $61,220
    90th
    $71,640

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary vs area income 46% Median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary is 54% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,630
    Light Truck Drivers $45,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Sacramento, CA is $20.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Sacramento, CA is 20.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $36,990 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,270.