How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Providence?
$42,530a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $20.45 an hour or $3,544 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.45
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $42,530Highest 10%: $55,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,630 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $42,530 | $20.45 | |
| 75th | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 90th | $55,760 | $26.81 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $164,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $126,300 |
| Ship Engineer | $119,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $106,500 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $89,880 |
| Tank Car | $83,160 |
| Captain | $75,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $70,170 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,610 |
| Bus Driver | $59,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $20.45 ($42,530 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $42,530 against $37,180 nationally, 14% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $42,530, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
36 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,760 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.