How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Honolulu?
$64,800a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $31.15 an hour or $5,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.15
- Vs. national median
- +74%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,540Median: $64,800Highest 10%: $79,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,540 | $15.64 | |
| 25th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| Median | $64,800 | $31.15 | |
| 75th | $74,070 | $35.61 | |
| 90th | $79,750 | $38.34 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ship Engineer | $131,600 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $120,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $108,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $103,500 |
| Motorboat Operator | $81,440 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $76,330 |
| Captain | $72,880 |
| Bus Driver | $68,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,890 |
| Transportation Worker | $65,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $31.15 ($64,800 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $64,800 against $37,180 nationally, 74% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $61,110, so Honolulu pays 6% more.
Where does Honolulu rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
5 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,750 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.