How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Boulder?
$43,390a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $20.86 an hour or $3,616 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.86
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,760Median: $43,390Highest 10%: $52,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,760 | $16.71 | |
| 25th | $37,670 | $18.11 | |
| Median | $43,390 | $20.86 | |
| 75th | $45,410 | $21.83 | |
| 90th | $52,120 | $25.06 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| Greeley, CO | $41,680 |
| Denver, CO | $39,610 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,670 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $36,930 |
| Pueblo, CO | $36,540 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $36,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Boulder, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $20.86 ($43,390 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $43,390 against $37,180 nationally, 17% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $39,190, so Boulder pays 11% more.
Where does Boulder rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
32 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,120 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.