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How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Eugene?

$31,500a year

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $15.14 an hour or $2,625 a month.

Hourly
$15.14
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
122 of 168
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,460Median: $31,500Highest 10%: $45,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,460$14.64
25th$30,580$14.70
Median$31,500$15.14
75th$35,600$17.12
90th$45,020$21.64

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.

Salem, OR$35,670
Portland, OR$35,000
Medford, OR$34,320
Motor Vehicle Operator salary in Oregon Motor Vehicle Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Eugene

Same field, median yearly pay.

Bus Driver$65,510
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$59,830
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,480
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,700
Material Moving Worker$51,440
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,990
Bus Driver$48,140
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$45,550
Light Truck Driver$44,920
Laborer and Freight$38,920
Salaries for every job in Eugene, OR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Eugene?

The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $15.14 ($31,500 a year).

Do motor vehicle operators make more in Eugene than the national average?

No: $31,500 against $37,180 nationally, 15% less.

How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $34,870, so Eugene pays 10% less.

Where does Eugene rank for motor vehicle operator pay?

122 of 168 metro areas with data.

How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Eugene?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,020 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.