How much does a motor vehicle operator make in El Paso?
$42,330a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $20.35 an hour or $3,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.35
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,440Median: $42,330Highest 10%: $51,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,440 | $14.15 | |
| 25th | $33,050 | $15.89 | |
| Median | $42,330 | $20.35 | |
| 75th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 90th | $51,230 | $24.63 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| Killeen, TX | $44,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,600 |
| Lubbock, TX | $39,110 |
| Brownsville, TX | $38,160 |
| Austin, TX | $37,280 |
| Dallas, TX | $36,970 |
| Houston, TX | $34,270 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $31,540 |
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Salaries for every job in El Paso, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $20.35 ($42,330 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in El Paso than the national average?
Yes: $42,330 against $37,180 nationally, 14% more.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $36,340, so El Paso pays 16% more.
Where does El Paso rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
38 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,230 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.