How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Phoenix?
$56,880a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $27.35 an hour or $4,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.35
- Vs. national median
- +53%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 168
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $56,880Highest 10%: $89,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $39,260 | $18.88 | |
| Median | $56,880 | $27.35 | |
| 75th | $73,620 | $35.39 | |
| 90th | $89,600 | $43.08 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $228,000 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $161,200 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,800 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $88,420 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $75,810 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,580 |
| Traffic Technician | $65,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,990 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,780 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $27.35 ($56,880 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $56,880 against $37,180 nationally, 53% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $55,680, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
15 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,600 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.