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How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Pittsburgh?

$32,300a year

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $15.53 an hour or $2,692 a month.

Hourly
$15.53
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
114 of 168
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,180Median: $32,300Highest 10%: $60,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,180$10.18
25th$27,300$13.13
Median$32,300$15.53
75th$55,810$26.83
90th$60,860$29.26

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.

Chambersburg, PA$64,150
York, PA$38,100
Philadelphia, PA$35,220
Lancaster, PA$32,790
Allentown, PA$28,310
Harrisburg, PA$27,530
Motor Vehicle Operator salary in Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$134,000
Transportation Inspector$91,620
Bridge and Lock Tender$68,810
Crane and Tower Operator$61,510
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator$61,190
Bus Driver$59,720
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor$59,380
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,540
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,880
Airfield Operations Specialist$54,090
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $15.53 ($32,300 a year).

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

No: $32,300 against $37,180 nationally, 13% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $32,790, so Pittsburgh pays 1% less.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for motor vehicle operator pay?

114 of 168 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,860 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.