How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Oregon?
$34,870a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Oregon. That is $16.76 an hour or $2,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.76
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,310Median: $34,870Highest 10%: $57,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,310 | $15.05 | |
| 25th | $33,890 | $16.29 | |
| Median | $34,870 | $16.76 | |
| 75th | $41,230 | $19.82 | |
| 90th | $57,390 | $27.59 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salem, OR | $35,670 |
| Bend, OR | $35,100 |
| Portland, OR | $35,000 |
| Medford, OR | $34,320 |
| Eugene, OR | $31,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 30. Georgia | $36,120 |
| 31. Arkansas | $36,090 |
| 32. Maryland | $35,440 |
| 33. Oregon | $34,870 |
| 34. Minnesota | $34,670 |
| 35. North Dakota | $34,230 |
| 36. Michigan | $33,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $16.76 ($34,870 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $34,870 against $37,180 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Oregon rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Oregon ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Salem, OR, with a median of $35,670 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.