How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $31.06 an hour or $5,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.06
- Vs. national median
- +74%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 1,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $44,480 | $21.38 | |
| Median | $64,600 | $31.06 | |
| 75th | $70,120 | $33.71 | |
| 90th | $72,200 | $34.71 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $31.06 ($64,600 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $64,600 against $37,180 nationally, 74% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $69,870, so Washington pays 8% less.
Where does Washington rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
6 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,200 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.