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How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Lansing?

$29,060a year

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area. That is $13.97 an hour or $2,422 a month.

Hourly
$13.97
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
147 of 168
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,620Median: $29,060Highest 10%: $35,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,620$13.28
25th$29,060$13.97
Median$29,060$13.97
75th$32,830$15.78
90th$35,760$17.19

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.

Ann Arbor, MI$34,280
Detroit, MI$33,990
Flint, MI$30,880
Grand Rapids, MI$30,540
Saginaw, MI$29,230
Motor Vehicle Operator salary in Michigan Motor Vehicle Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Lansing

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,710
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$56,210
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$49,440
Bus Driver$46,380
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,070
Light Truck Driver$42,640
Laborer and Freight$40,060
Driver/Sales Worker$39,160
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,630
Stocker and Order Filler$34,930
Salaries for every job in Lansing, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area is $13.97 ($29,060 a year).

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

No: $29,060 against $37,180 nationally, 22% less.

How does Lansing compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $33,990, so Lansing pays 15% less.

Where does Lansing rank for motor vehicle operator pay?

147 of 168 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,760 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.