How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Minnesota?
$34,670a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Minnesota. That is $16.67 an hour or $2,889 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.67
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,500Median: $34,670Highest 10%: $46,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,500 | $13.22 | |
| 25th | $30,140 | $14.49 | |
| Median | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| 75th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 90th | $46,600 | $22.40 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fargo, ND | $36,780 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $34,050 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $30,690 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $21,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 31. Arkansas | $36,090 |
| 32. Maryland | $35,440 |
| 33. Oregon | $34,870 |
| 34. Minnesota | $34,670 |
| 35. North Dakota | $34,230 |
| 36. Michigan | $33,990 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $33,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $16.67 ($34,670 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $34,670 against $37,180 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Minnesota ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Fargo, ND-MN, with a median of $36,780 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.