How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Arizona?
$55,680a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Arizona. That is $26.77 an hour or $4,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.77
- Vs. national median
- +50%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,840Median: $55,680Highest 10%: $73,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| 25th | $50,380 | $24.22 | |
| Median | $55,680 | $26.77 | |
| 75th | $64,940 | $31.22 | |
| 90th | $73,620 | $35.39 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $56,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 4. Washington | $59,730 |
| 5. Oklahoma | $57,550 |
| 6. Utah | $56,140 |
| 7. Arizona | $55,680 |
| 8. New Mexico | $54,270 |
| 9. South Dakota | $53,790 |
| 10. Alabama | $52,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $26.77 ($55,680 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $55,680 against $37,180 nationally, 50% more.
Where does Arizona rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Arizona ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $56,880 a year.
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.