How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Seattle?
$58,510a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $28.13 an hour or $4,876 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.13
- Vs. national median
- +57%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,380Median: $58,510Highest 10%: $83,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,380 | $18.93 | |
| 25th | $49,320 | $23.71 | |
| Median | $58,510 | $28.13 | |
| 75th | $71,720 | $34.48 | |
| 90th | $83,020 | $39.91 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| Portland, OR | $35,000 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $229,900 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $175,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $129,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $127,000 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $114,300 |
| Captain | $109,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,900 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $92,400 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $84,050 |
| Bus Driver | $83,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $28.13 ($58,510 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $58,510 against $37,180 nationally, 57% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $59,730, so Seattle pays 2% less.
Where does Seattle rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
13 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,020 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.