How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Arkansas?
$36,090a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Arkansas. That is $17.35 an hour or $3,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.35
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,930Median: $36,090Highest 10%: $59,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,930 | $11.02 | |
| 25th | $27,440 | $13.19 | |
| Median | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| 75th | $53,120 | $25.54 | |
| 90th | $59,680 | $28.69 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $35,600 |
| Little Rock, AR | $35,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 28. Virginia | $36,520 |
| 29. Texas | $36,340 |
| 30. Georgia | $36,120 |
| 31. Arkansas | $36,090 |
| 32. Maryland | $35,440 |
| 33. Oregon | $34,870 |
| 34. Minnesota | $34,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $17.35 ($36,090 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $36,090 against $37,180 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Arkansas ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $35,600 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.