How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Texas?
$36,340a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Texas. That is $17.47 an hour or $3,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.47
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,000Median: $36,340Highest 10%: $55,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,000 | $12.98 | |
| 25th | $31,040 | $14.92 | |
| Median | $36,340 | $17.47 | |
| 75th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| 90th | $55,180 | $26.53 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Killeen, TX | $44,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,600 |
| El Paso, TX | $42,330 |
| Lubbock, TX | $39,110 |
| Brownsville, TX | $38,160 |
| Austin, TX | $37,280 |
| Dallas, TX | $36,970 |
| Houston, TX | $34,270 |
| McAllen, TX | $32,520 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $31,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 26. Florida | $37,330 |
| 27. Massachusetts | $36,540 |
| 28. Virginia | $36,520 |
| 29. Texas | $36,340 |
| 30. Georgia | $36,120 |
| 31. Arkansas | $36,090 |
| 32. Maryland | $35,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $17.47 ($36,340 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $36,340 against $37,180 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Texas rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Texas ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Killeen-Temple, TX, with a median of $44,300 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.