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How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Akron?

$29,220a year

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $14.05 an hour or $2,435 a month.

Hourly
$14.05
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
145 of 168
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,930Median: $29,220Highest 10%: $47,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,930$11.02
25th$23,980$11.53
Median$29,220$14.05
75th$37,440$18.00
90th$47,340$22.76

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.

Cincinnati, OH$37,500
Cleveland, OH$32,800
Columbus, OH$30,860
Youngstown, OH$30,470
Toledo, OH$27,990
Dayton, OH$27,900
Canton, OH$22,340
Motor Vehicle Operator salary in Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Akron

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$84,170
Bus Driver$70,000
Crane and Tower Operator$64,650
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,460
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$60,210
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$47,830
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$46,190
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,590
Bus Driver$45,440
Light Truck Driver$40,280
Salaries for every job in Akron, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Akron?

The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $14.05 ($29,220 a year).

Do motor vehicle operators make more in Akron than the national average?

No: $29,220 against $37,180 nationally, 21% less.

How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $31,040, so Akron pays 6% less.

Where does Akron rank for motor vehicle operator pay?

145 of 168 metro areas with data.

How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Akron?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,340 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.