How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Nebraska?
$33,280a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Nebraska. That is $16.00 an hour or $2,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $33,280Highest 10%: $59,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $28,110 | $13.51 | |
| Median | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 75th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| 90th | $59,470 | $28.59 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lincoln, NE | $36,480 |
| Grand Island, NE | $34,580 |
| Omaha, NE | $31,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 37. Wisconsin | $33,970 |
| 38. Maine | $33,690 |
| 39. Tennessee | $33,550 |
| 40. Nebraska | $33,280 |
| 41. Pennsylvania | $32,790 |
| 42. Missouri | $32,330 |
| 43. West Virginia | $31,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $16.00 ($33,280 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $33,280 against $37,180 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Nebraska ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Lincoln, NE, with a median of $36,480 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.