Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $34,900 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $31,370
90th percentile $46,170
Employed locally 70
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,370
    25th
    $32,660
    50th (median)
    $34,900
    75th
    $40,680
    90th
    $46,170

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 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
    Anchorage, AK $74,710
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $59,780
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $58,300
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,030
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $53,060
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $52,520

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,630
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,780
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,850
    Light Truck Drivers$44,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,100
    Driver/Sales Workers$35,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Salem, OR is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Salem, OR is 3.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,660.