Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $39,760 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.11
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $67,560
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $39,760
    50th (median)
    $39,760
    75th
    $45,400
    90th
    $67,560

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary vs area income 39% Median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary is 61% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,480
    Light Truck Drivers $46,010
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Santa Rosa, CA is $19.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 9.7% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,760.