How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Madison?
$33,970a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $16.33 an hour or $2,831 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.33
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,450Median: $33,970Highest 10%: $59,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,450 | $9.35 | |
| 25th | $28,340 | $13.63 | |
| Median | $33,970 | $16.33 | |
| 75th | $43,720 | $21.02 | |
| 90th | $59,160 | $28.44 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| Milwaukee, WI | $40,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $34,050 |
| Appleton, WI | $33,780 |
| Green Bay, WI | $29,360 |
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How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $16.33 ($33,970 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $33,970 against $37,180 nationally, 9% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $33,970, so Madison pays 0% more.
Where does Madison rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
99 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,160 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.