How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Atlanta?
$32,830a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $15.78 an hour or $2,736 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.78
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,080Median: $32,830Highest 10%: $60,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,080 | $11.58 | |
| 25th | $29,150 | $14.01 | |
| Median | $32,830 | $15.78 | |
| 75th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 90th | $60,370 | $29.02 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| Savannah, GA | $74,770 |
| Augusta, GA | $31,200 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,550 |
| Albany, GA | $28,550 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $618,100 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $146,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,600 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $81,380 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $78,920 |
| Flight Attendant | $78,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,290 |
| Pump Operator | $64,050 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $62,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $15.78 ($32,830 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $32,830 against $37,180 nationally, 12% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $36,120, so Atlanta pays 9% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
108 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,370 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.