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How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Omaha?

$31,440a year

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $15.12 an hour or $2,620 a month.

Hourly
$15.12
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
123 of 168
Jobs in the area
430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $31,440Highest 10%: $55,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,080$13.50
25th$28,080$13.50
Median$31,440$15.12
75th$37,440$18.00
90th$55,950$26.90

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.

Lincoln, NE$36,480
Motor Vehicle Operator salary in Nebraska Motor Vehicle Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Omaha

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$110,200
Crane and Tower Operator$68,880
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,400
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,010
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$51,530
Bus Driver$50,850
Bus Driver$46,740
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,120
Light Truck Driver$45,080
Conveyor Operator and Tender$44,650
Salaries for every job in Omaha, NE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Omaha?

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $15.12 ($31,440 a year).

Do motor vehicle operators make more in Omaha than the national average?

No: $31,440 against $37,180 nationally, 15% less.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $33,280, so Omaha pays 6% less.

Where does Omaha rank for motor vehicle operator pay?

123 of 168 metro areas with data.

How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Omaha?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,950 or more.

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.