How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Colorado?
$39,190a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Colorado. That is $18.84 an hour or $3,266 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.84
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,840Median: $39,190Highest 10%: $55,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,840 | $16.27 | |
| 25th | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| Median | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| 75th | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 90th | $55,920 | $26.88 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $43,390 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 18. Rhode Island | $42,530 |
| 19. Montana | $41,860 |
| 20. Idaho | $41,190 |
| 21. Colorado | $39,190 |
| 22. New York | $38,950 |
| 23. Delaware | $38,790 |
| 24. Louisiana | $37,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $18.84 ($39,190 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $39,190 against $37,180 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Colorado rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Colorado ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $43,390 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.