How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Albuquerque?
$35,770a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $17.20 an hour or $2,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.20
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,960Median: $35,770Highest 10%: $65,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| 25th | $31,270 | $15.03 | |
| Median | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| 75th | $55,160 | $26.52 | |
| 90th | $65,640 | $31.56 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $17.20 ($35,770 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $35,770 against $37,180 nationally, 4% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $54,270, so Albuquerque pays 34% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
76 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,640 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.