How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Houston?
$34,270a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $16.48 an hour or $2,856 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.48
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,130Median: $34,270Highest 10%: $50,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,130 | $14.00 | |
| 25th | $31,040 | $14.92 | |
| Median | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| 75th | $43,900 | $21.11 | |
| 90th | $50,300 | $24.18 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| Killeen, TX | $44,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,600 |
| El Paso, TX | $42,330 |
| Lubbock, TX | $39,110 |
| Brownsville, TX | $38,160 |
| Austin, TX | $37,280 |
| Dallas, TX | $36,970 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $31,540 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $16.48 ($34,270 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $34,270 against $37,180 nationally, 8% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $36,340, so Houston pays 6% less.
Where does Houston rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
92 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,300 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.