How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Virginia?
$36,520a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Virginia. That is $17.56 an hour or $3,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.56
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,640Median: $36,520Highest 10%: $64,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,640 | $14.73 | |
| 25th | $34,460 | $16.57 | |
| Median | $36,520 | $17.56 | |
| 75th | $52,250 | $25.12 | |
| 90th | $64,850 | $31.18 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $64,600 |
| Richmond, VA | $35,440 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $34,460 |
| Kingsport, TN | $29,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 25. Connecticut | $37,440 |
| 26. Florida | $37,330 |
| 27. Massachusetts | $36,540 |
| 28. Virginia | $36,520 |
| 29. Texas | $36,340 |
| 30. Georgia | $36,120 |
| 31. Arkansas | $36,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $17.56 ($36,520 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $36,520 against $37,180 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Virginia rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Virginia ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $64,600 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.