How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Salem?
$35,670a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $17.15 an hour or $2,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.15
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,820Median: $35,670Highest 10%: $55,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,820 | $15.30 | |
| 25th | $32,390 | $15.57 | |
| Median | $35,670 | $17.15 | |
| 75th | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| 90th | $55,340 | $26.61 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| Portland, OR | $35,000 |
| Medford, OR | $34,320 |
| Eugene, OR | $31,500 |
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $17.15 ($35,670 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $35,670 against $37,180 nationally, 4% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $34,870, so Salem pays 2% more.
Where does Salem rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
77 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,340 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.