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How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Lancaster?

$32,790a year

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $15.76 an hour or $2,733 a month.

Hourly
$15.76
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
110 of 168
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,280Median: $32,790Highest 10%: $34,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,280$11.19
25th$23,280$11.19
Median$32,790$15.76
75th$32,790$15.76
90th$34,510$16.59

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.

Chambersburg, PA$64,150
York, PA$38,100
Philadelphia, PA$35,220
Pittsburgh, PA$32,300
Allentown, PA$28,310
Harrisburg, PA$27,530
Motor Vehicle Operator salary in Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

Crane and Tower Operator$72,150
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,130
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,350
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$52,770
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$50,050
Bus Driver$46,590
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$45,540
Light Truck Driver$43,870
Laborer and Freight$42,440
Driver/Sales Worker$38,290
Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $15.76 ($32,790 a year).

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

No: $32,790 against $37,180 nationally, 12% less.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $32,790, so Lancaster pays 0% more.

Where does Lancaster rank for motor vehicle operator pay?

110 of 168 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,510 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.