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How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Winston-Salem?

$27,260a year

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area. That is $13.11 an hour or $2,272 a month.

Hourly
$13.11
Vs. national median
-27%
Rank among cities
156 of 168
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $27,260Highest 10%: $38,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$15,080$7.25
25th$15,440$7.42
Median$27,260$13.11
75th$28,750$13.82
90th$38,020$18.28

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.

Jacksonville, NC$61,360
Virginia Beach, VA$34,460
Asheville, NC$31,780
Durham, NC$29,900
Charlotte, NC$29,410
Wilmington, NC$29,070
Raleigh, NC$29,000
Greenville, NC$22,620
Greensboro, NC$20,820
Motor Vehicle Operator salary in North Carolina Motor Vehicle Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Winston-Salem

Same field, median yearly pay.

Crane and Tower Operator$67,280
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,590
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$51,320
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$44,670
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,100
Conveyor Operator and Tender$39,360
Light Truck Driver$38,360
Laborer and Freight$37,160
Bus Driver$36,820
Stocker and Order Filler$35,080
Salaries for every job in Winston-Salem, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Winston-Salem?

The median hourly pay in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area is $13.11 ($27,260 a year).

Do motor vehicle operators make more in Winston-Salem than the national average?

No: $27,260 against $37,180 nationally, 27% less.

How does Winston-Salem compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $29,000, so Winston-Salem pays 6% less.

Where does Winston-Salem rank for motor vehicle operator pay?

156 of 168 metro areas with data.

How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Winston-Salem?

The lowest-paid 10% make $15,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,020 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.