How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Florida?
$37,330a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Florida. That is $17.95 an hour or $3,111 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.95
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,500Median: $37,330Highest 10%: $50,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,500 | $14.18 | |
| 25th | $31,710 | $15.25 | |
| Median | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| 75th | $44,410 | $21.35 | |
| 90th | $50,960 | $24.50 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Crestview, FL | $62,230 |
| Gainesville, FL | $43,270 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $39,720 |
| Lakeland, FL | $39,030 |
| Tampa, FL | $37,730 |
| Ocala, FL | $37,610 |
| Miami, FL | $37,550 |
| Orlando, FL | $37,300 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $36,570 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36,410 |
| Deltona, FL | $36,340 |
| North Port, FL | $33,980 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $33,860 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $33,840 |
| Pensacola, FL | $30,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 23. Delaware | $38,790 |
| 24. Louisiana | $37,730 |
| 25. Connecticut | $37,440 |
| 26. Florida | $37,330 |
| 27. Massachusetts | $36,540 |
| 28. Virginia | $36,520 |
| 29. Texas | $36,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $17.95 ($37,330 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $37,330 against $37,180 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Florida rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Florida ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, with a median of $62,230 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.