Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in California
Local pay for motor vehicle operators, all other in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 53-3099
$45,050
median pay, California
3,580
employed in California
+21.2%
vs U.S. median
+6.0%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What motor vehicle operators, all other earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of motor vehicle operators, all other in California earn between $38,260 and $61,810 a year; the U.S. median is $37,180.
$36,620
P10
$45,050
MEDIAN
$61,810
P75
$76,360
P90
Pay by metro in California
$73,280
$71,140
$62,460
$50,140
$48,230
$47,870
$47,770
$45,290
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