How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Denver?
$39,610a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $19.04 an hour or $3,301 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.04
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 2,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,910Median: $39,610Highest 10%: $54,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,910 | $16.30 | |
| 25th | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| Median | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| 75th | $46,240 | $22.23 | |
| 90th | $54,310 | $26.11 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| Boulder, CO | $43,390 |
| Greeley, CO | $41,680 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,670 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $36,930 |
| Pueblo, CO | $36,540 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $36,180 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $132,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $121,400 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $79,260 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $77,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $69,250 |
| Bus Driver | $66,590 |
| Material Moving Worker | $65,110 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,900 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $19.04 ($39,610 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $39,610 against $37,180 nationally, 7% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $39,190, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
46 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,310 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.