How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Indiana?
$26,920a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Indiana. That is $12.94 an hour or $2,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.94
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,310Median: $26,920Highest 10%: $62,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,310 | $11.69 | |
| 25th | $25,480 | $12.25 | |
| Median | $26,920 | $12.94 | |
| 75th | $47,510 | $22.84 | |
| 90th | $62,900 | $30.24 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $59,330 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,500 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $28,530 |
| Louisville, KY | $26,200 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $25,990 |
| Evansville, IN | $25,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 46. Vermont | $29,290 |
| 47. North Carolina | $29,000 |
| 48. South Carolina | $27,840 |
| 49. Indiana | $26,920 |
| 50. Nevada | $25,290 |
| 51. Kentucky | $23,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $12.94 ($26,920 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $26,920 against $37,180 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Indiana rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Indiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $59,330 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.