How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Sacramento?
$43,730a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $21.02 an hour or $3,644 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.02
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,020Median: $43,730Highest 10%: $62,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,020 | $17.32 | |
| 25th | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| Median | $43,730 | $21.02 | |
| 75th | $50,880 | $24.46 | |
| 90th | $62,910 | $30.25 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| Vallejo, CA | $73,280 |
| Salinas, CA | $71,140 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,460 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,140 |
| San Jose, CA | $48,230 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $47,870 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,770 |
| Visalia, CA | $45,290 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,180 |
| Fresno, CA | $42,420 |
| Riverside, CA | $42,150 |
| Oxnard, CA | $41,360 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $39,760 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $196,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $124,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $81,370 |
| Captain | $78,380 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $73,400 |
| Bus Driver | $70,680 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,950 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $64,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,240 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $61,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $21.02 ($43,730 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $43,730 against $37,180 nationally, 18% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $45,050, so Sacramento pays 3% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
31 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,910 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.