How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Birmingham?
$53,120a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $25.54 an hour or $4,427 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.54
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,640Median: $53,120Highest 10%: $62,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,640 | $14.73 | |
| 25th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $53,120 | $25.54 | |
| 75th | $59,510 | $28.61 | |
| 90th | $62,070 | $29.84 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $25.54 ($53,120 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Birmingham than the national average?
Yes: $53,120 against $37,180 nationally, 43% more.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $52,100, so Birmingham pays 2% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
17 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,070 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.