Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $71,140 +96.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.20
10th percentile $38,250
90th percentile $81,830
Employed locally 50
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,250
    25th
    $38,250
    50th (median)
    $71,140
    75th
    $81,830
    90th
    $81,830

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary vs area income 75% Median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary is 25% 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
    Alaska $70,990
    Vallejo, CA $70,260
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $70,010
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $69,880

    Nearby metros — Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $48,970

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,510
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,230
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,250
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Salinas, CA is $34.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Salinas, CA is 96.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,250 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,250.