How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Ohio?
$31,040a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Ohio. That is $14.92 an hour or $2,587 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.92
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,520Median: $31,040Highest 10%: $64,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,520 | $10.83 | |
| 25th | $23,980 | $11.53 | |
| Median | $31,040 | $14.92 | |
| 75th | $43,780 | $21.05 | |
| 90th | $64,110 | $30.82 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,500 |
| Cleveland, OH | $32,800 |
| Columbus, OH | $30,860 |
| Youngstown, OH | $30,470 |
| Akron, OH | $29,220 |
| Toledo, OH | $27,990 |
| Dayton, OH | $27,900 |
| Lima, OH | $25,850 |
| Canton, OH | $22,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 42. Missouri | $32,330 |
| 43. West Virginia | $31,790 |
| 44. New Hampshire | $31,770 |
| 45. Ohio | $31,040 |
| 46. Vermont | $29,290 |
| 47. North Carolina | $29,000 |
| 48. South Carolina | $27,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $14.92 ($31,040 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $31,040 against $37,180 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Ohio rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Ohio ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $37,500 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.