How much does a motor vehicle operator make in New York?
$38,950a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in New York. That is $18.73 an hour or $3,246 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.73
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $38,950Highest 10%: $59,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $35,440 | $17.04 | |
| Median | $38,950 | $18.73 | |
| 75th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| 90th | $59,110 | $28.42 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Watertown, NY | $52,520 |
| New York, NY | $45,850 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $39,610 |
| Utica, NY | $38,160 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,290 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,080 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,210 |
| Albany, NY | $32,940 |
| Binghamton, NY | $32,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 19. Montana | $41,860 |
| 20. Idaho | $41,190 |
| 21. Colorado | $39,190 |
| 22. New York | $38,950 |
| 23. Delaware | $38,790 |
| 24. Louisiana | $37,730 |
| 25. Connecticut | $37,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $18.73 ($38,950 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $38,950 against $37,180 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New York rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
New York ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY, with a median of $52,520 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.