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How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Jacksonville?

$61,360a year

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Jacksonville, NC metro area. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,113 a month.

Hourly
$29.50
Vs. national median
+65%
Rank among cities
11 of 168
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,060Median: $61,360Highest 10%: $68,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,060$11.09
25th$54,620$26.26
Median$61,360$29.50
75th$63,650$30.60
90th$68,120$32.75

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.

Virginia Beach, VA$34,460
Asheville, NC$31,780
Durham, NC$29,900
Charlotte, NC$29,410
Wilmington, NC$29,070
Raleigh, NC$29,000
Winston-Salem, NC$27,260
Greenville, NC$22,620
Greensboro, NC$20,820
Motor Vehicle Operator salary in North Carolina Motor Vehicle Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Jacksonville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$50,770
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$45,640
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$40,230
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$37,020
Laborer and Freight$34,620
Stocker and Order Filler$33,880
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$32,920
Light Truck Driver$32,420
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$30,240
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$27,890
Salaries for every job in Jacksonville, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jacksonville, NC metro area is $29.50 ($61,360 a year).

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

Yes: $61,360 against $37,180 nationally, 65% more.

How does Jacksonville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $29,000, so Jacksonville pays 112% more.

Where does Jacksonville rank for motor vehicle operator pay?

11 of 168 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,120 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.