How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Delaware?
$38,790a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Delaware. That is $18.65 an hour or $3,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.65
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $38,790Highest 10%: $65,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| 75th | $43,540 | $20.93 | |
| 90th | $65,370 | $31.43 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,220 |
| Dover, DE | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 20. Idaho | $41,190 |
| 21. Colorado | $39,190 |
| 22. New York | $38,950 |
| 23. Delaware | $38,790 |
| 24. Louisiana | $37,730 |
| 25. Connecticut | $37,440 |
| 26. Florida | $37,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $18.65 ($38,790 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $38,790 against $37,180 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Delaware rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Delaware ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $35,220 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.