Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $38,160 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $32,240
90th percentile $58,810
Employed locally 40
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,240
    25th
    $36,490
    50th (median)
    $38,160
    75th
    $42,400
    90th
    $58,810

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary vs area income 55% Median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary is 45% 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
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $52,520
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,520
    Syracuse, NY $38,340
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $37,240
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $36,190

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,090
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,530
    Light Truck Drivers $39,360
    Bus Drivers, School $48,030
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Utica, NY is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Utica, NY is 5.2% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $32,240 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,490.