How much does a motor vehicle operator make in New Jersey?
$50,680a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in New Jersey. That is $24.37 an hour or $4,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.37
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,590Median: $50,680Highest 10%: $132,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,590 | $16.63 | |
| 25th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| Median | $50,680 | $24.37 | |
| 75th | $81,930 | $39.39 | |
| 90th | $132,700 | $63.78 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $62,910 |
| New York, NY | $45,850 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,220 |
| Trenton, NJ | $32,220 |
| Allentown, PA | $28,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 8. New Mexico | $54,270 |
| 9. South Dakota | $53,790 |
| 10. Alabama | $52,100 |
| 11. New Jersey | $50,680 |
| 12. Kansas | $49,880 |
| 13. Wyoming | $48,530 |
| 14. Iowa | $48,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $24.37 ($50,680 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $50,680 against $37,180 nationally, 36% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
New Jersey ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, with a median of $62,910 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.