Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for motor vehicle operators, all other is $21.66 an hour ($45,050 a year). About 3,580 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($37,180). California ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for motor vehicle operators, all other in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.61 | $36,620 |
| 25% of workers | $18.39 | $38,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.66 | $45,050 |
| 75% of workers | $29.72 | $61,810 |
| 90% of workers | $36.71 | $76,360 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Vallejo | $73,280 | 60 |
| Salinas | $71,140 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $62,460 | 70 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $50,140 | 430 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $48,230 | 180 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $47,870 | 80 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $47,770 | 340 |
| Visalia | $45,290 | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $44,180 | 1,140 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $43,730 | 220 |
| Fresno | $42,420 | 70 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $42,150 | 410 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $41,360 | 50 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $39,760 | 0 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for motor vehicle operators, all other
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,230 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $46,790 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $45,600 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $44,730 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $67,130 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $61,040 |
| Taxi Drivers | $39,260 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $36,150 |
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