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How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Lincoln?

$36,480a year

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $17.54 an hour or $3,040 a month.

Hourly
$17.54
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
67 of 168
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $36,480Highest 10%: $62,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,080$13.50
25th$31,710$15.25
Median$36,480$17.54
75th$43,780$21.05
90th$62,650$30.12

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.

Omaha, NE$31,440
Motor Vehicle Operator salary in Nebraska Motor Vehicle Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$81,790
Crane and Tower Operator$77,500
Bus Driver$61,120
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,270
Bus Driver$55,760
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$48,190
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,330
Light Truck Driver$44,050
Conveyor Operator and Tender$42,910
Laborer and Freight$40,450
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $17.54 ($36,480 a year).

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

No: $36,480 against $37,180 nationally, 2% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $33,280, so Lincoln pays 10% more.

Where does Lincoln rank for motor vehicle operator pay?

67 of 168 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,650 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.