The salary statistics and trend of motor vehicle operators in the industry of couriers and messengers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare motor vehicle operator salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $35,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $49,240 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $77,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for motor vehicle operators in the industry of couriers and messengers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) motor vehicle operators is $77,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $49,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent motor vehicle operators is $26,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of motor vehicle operators in the industry of Couriers and Messengers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $49,240 | 2.09% | -14.44% |
| 2016 | $48,210 | -0.37% | - |
| 2015 | $48,390 | -6.63% | - |
| 2014 | $51,600 | -4.67% | - |
| 2013 | $54,010 | -4.33% | - |
| 2012 | $56,350 | - | - |
The average salaries of motor vehicle operators in 40 industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of motor vehicle operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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