How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Pennsylvania?
$32,790a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Pennsylvania. That is $15.76 an hour or $2,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.76
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,280Median: $32,790Highest 10%: $66,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,280 | $11.19 | |
| 25th | $27,490 | $13.22 | |
| Median | $32,790 | $15.76 | |
| 75th | $53,240 | $25.60 | |
| 90th | $66,520 | $31.98 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chambersburg, PA | $64,150 |
| York, PA | $38,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,220 |
| Lancaster, PA | $32,790 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $32,300 |
| Scranton, PA | $32,100 |
| Allentown, PA | $28,310 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $27,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 38. Maine | $33,690 |
| 39. Tennessee | $33,550 |
| 40. Nebraska | $33,280 |
| 41. Pennsylvania | $32,790 |
| 42. Missouri | $32,330 |
| 43. West Virginia | $31,790 |
| 44. New Hampshire | $31,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $15.76 ($32,790 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $32,790 against $37,180 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Chambersburg, PA, with a median of $64,150 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.