How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Rhode Island?
$42,530a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Rhode Island. That is $20.45 an hour or $3,544 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.45
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $42,530Highest 10%: $58,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,230 | $16.46 | |
| Median | $42,530 | $20.45 | |
| 75th | $53,210 | $25.58 | |
| 90th | $58,740 | $28.24 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $42,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 15. Mississippi | $46,500 |
| 16. California | $45,050 |
| 17. Illinois | $44,810 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $42,530 |
| 19. Montana | $41,860 |
| 20. Idaho | $41,190 |
| 21. Colorado | $39,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $20.45 ($42,530 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $42,530 against $37,180 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Rhode Island ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $42,530 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.