How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Maryland?
$35,440a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Maryland. That is $17.04 an hour or $2,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.04
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,220Median: $35,440Highest 10%: $69,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,220 | $15.01 | |
| 25th | $33,360 | $16.04 | |
| Median | $35,440 | $17.04 | |
| 75th | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| 90th | $69,870 | $33.59 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $64,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,220 |
| Baltimore, MD | $33,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 29. Texas | $36,340 |
| 30. Georgia | $36,120 |
| 31. Arkansas | $36,090 |
| 32. Maryland | $35,440 |
| 33. Oregon | $34,870 |
| 34. Minnesota | $34,670 |
| 35. North Dakota | $34,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $17.04 ($35,440 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $35,440 against $37,180 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Maryland rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Maryland ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $64,600 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.