How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Milwaukee?
$40,800a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $19.62 an hour or $3,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.62
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,680Median: $40,800Highest 10%: $59,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,680 | $11.87 | |
| 25th | $29,790 | $14.32 | |
| Median | $40,800 | $19.62 | |
| 75th | $43,080 | $20.71 | |
| 90th | $59,110 | $28.42 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $34,050 |
| Madison, WI | $33,970 |
| Appleton, WI | $33,780 |
| Green Bay, WI | $29,360 |
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How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $19.62 ($40,800 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $40,800 against $37,180 nationally, 10% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $33,970, so Milwaukee pays 20% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
43 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,110 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.