How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Portland?
$35,000a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $16.83 an hour or $2,917 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.83
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,890Median: $35,000Highest 10%: $59,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,890 | $16.29 | |
| 25th | $34,100 | $16.39 | |
| Median | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| 75th | $43,360 | $20.85 | |
| 90th | $59,300 | $28.51 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| Salem, OR | $35,670 |
| Medford, OR | $34,320 |
| Eugene, OR | $31,500 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $173,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,900 |
| Captain | $93,440 |
| Ship Engineer | $88,800 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $80,260 |
| Bus Driver | $80,170 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,830 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $63,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $16.83 ($35,000 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $35,000 against $37,180 nationally, 6% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $34,870, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
86 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,300 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.