How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Wisconsin?
$33,970a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Wisconsin. That is $16.33 an hour or $2,831 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.33
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,890Median: $33,970Highest 10%: $59,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,890 | $10.04 | |
| 25th | $26,990 | $12.98 | |
| Median | $33,970 | $16.33 | |
| 75th | $43,720 | $21.02 | |
| 90th | $59,110 | $28.42 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $40,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $34,050 |
| Madison, WI | $33,970 |
| Appleton, WI | $33,780 |
| Racine, WI | $33,620 |
| Green Bay, WI | $29,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 34. Minnesota | $34,670 |
| 35. North Dakota | $34,230 |
| 36. Michigan | $33,990 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $33,970 |
| 38. Maine | $33,690 |
| 39. Tennessee | $33,550 |
| 40. Nebraska | $33,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $16.33 ($33,970 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $33,970 against $37,180 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $40,800 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.