How much does a motor vehicle operator make in North Carolina?
$29,000a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in North Carolina. That is $13.94 an hour or $2,417 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.94
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,880Median: $29,000Highest 10%: $45,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,880 | $7.63 | |
| 25th | $22,620 | $10.88 | |
| Median | $29,000 | $13.94 | |
| 75th | $32,830 | $15.78 | |
| 90th | $45,470 | $21.86 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jacksonville, NC | $61,360 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $34,460 |
| Asheville, NC | $31,780 |
| Durham, NC | $29,900 |
| Charlotte, NC | $29,410 |
| Wilmington, NC | $29,070 |
| Raleigh, NC | $29,000 |
| Hickory, NC | $28,850 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $27,260 |
| Greenville, NC | $22,620 |
| Greensboro, NC | $20,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 44. New Hampshire | $31,770 |
| 45. Ohio | $31,040 |
| 46. Vermont | $29,290 |
| 47. North Carolina | $29,000 |
| 48. South Carolina | $27,840 |
| 49. Indiana | $26,920 |
| 50. Nevada | $25,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $13.94 ($29,000 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $29,000 against $37,180 nationally, 22% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
North Carolina ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Jacksonville, NC, with a median of $61,360 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.