Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $70,010 +93.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.66
10th percentile $37,910
90th percentile $80,360
Employed locally 60
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,910
    25th
    $40,640
    50th (median)
    $70,010
    75th
    $74,280
    90th
    $80,360

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary vs area income 79% Median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary is 21% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $69,880

    Nearby metros — Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $71,140
    Vallejo, CA $70,260
    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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,140
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $57,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,530
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,250
    Light Truck Drivers $44,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Stockton, CA is $33.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Stockton, CA is 93.1% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $37,910 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,640.