Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for motor vehicle operators, all other is $18.72 an hour ($38,950 a year). About 3,540 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($37,180). New York ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for motor vehicle operators, all other in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.50 | $32,240 |
| 25% of workers | $17.04 | $35,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.72 | $38,950 |
| 75% of workers | $22.86 | $47,560 |
| 90% of workers | $28.42 | $59,110 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $52,520 | 90 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $45,850 | 3,370 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $39,610 | 80 |
| Utica-Rome | $38,160 | 40 |
| Syracuse | $35,290 | 140 |
| Rochester | $35,080 | 160 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $34,210 | 270 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $32,940 | 390 |
| Binghamton | $32,240 | 70 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $62,050 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $46,330 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $56,640 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $42,730 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $44,160 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $84,480 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $37,230 |
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