How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Kentucky?
$23,870a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Kentucky. That is $11.48 an hour or $1,989 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.48
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,950Median: $23,870Highest 10%: $61,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,950 | $9.59 | |
| 25th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| Median | $23,870 | $11.48 | |
| 75th | $45,220 | $21.74 | |
| 90th | $61,710 | $29.67 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,500 |
| Louisville, KY | $26,200 |
| Lexington, KY | $25,020 |
| Paducah, KY | $20,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 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 Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $11.48 ($23,870 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $23,870 against $37,180 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $37,500 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.