How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Dayton?
$27,900a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $13.41 an hour or $2,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.41
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 154 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,950Median: $27,900Highest 10%: $64,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,950 | $11.03 | |
| 25th | $23,450 | $11.27 | |
| Median | $27,900 | $13.41 | |
| 75th | $42,690 | $20.52 | |
| 90th | $64,040 | $30.79 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,500 |
| Cleveland, OH | $32,800 |
| Columbus, OH | $30,860 |
| Youngstown, OH | $30,470 |
| Akron, OH | $29,220 |
| Toledo, OH | $27,990 |
| Canton, OH | $22,340 |
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Salaries for every job in Dayton, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $13.41 ($27,900 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $27,900 against $37,180 nationally, 25% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $31,040, so Dayton pays 10% less.
Where does Dayton rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
154 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,040 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.