How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Connecticut?
$37,440a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Connecticut. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $37,440Highest 10%: $50,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| Median | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $39,620 | $19.05 | |
| 90th | $50,280 | $24.17 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Haven, CT | $39,320 |
| Waterbury, CT | $37,440 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $36,410 |
| Hartford, CT | $35,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 22. New York | $38,950 |
| 23. Delaware | $38,790 |
| 24. Louisiana | $37,730 |
| 25. Connecticut | $37,440 |
| 26. Florida | $37,330 |
| 27. Massachusetts | $36,540 |
| 28. Virginia | $36,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $18.00 ($37,440 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $37,440 against $37,180 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Connecticut ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays motor vehicle operators the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $39,320 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.