How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Missouri?
$32,330a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Missouri. That is $15.54 an hour or $2,694 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.54
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $32,330Highest 10%: $49,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $28,810 | $13.85 | |
| Median | $32,330 | $15.54 | |
| 75th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $49,740 | $23.91 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $32,750 |
| St. Louis, MO | $32,330 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,920 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $29,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 39. Tennessee | $33,550 |
| 40. Nebraska | $33,280 |
| 41. Pennsylvania | $32,790 |
| 42. Missouri | $32,330 |
| 43. West Virginia | $31,790 |
| 44. New Hampshire | $31,770 |
| 45. Ohio | $31,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $15.54 ($32,330 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $32,330 against $37,180 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Missouri rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Missouri ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $32,750 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.