The salary statistics of motor vehicle operators in the industry sector of transportation and warehousing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare motor vehicle operator salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,470 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,210 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,160 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $54,610 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $66,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for motor vehicle operators in the industry sector of transportation and warehousing. 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 $66,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,160. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid motor vehicle operators is $24,470.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of motor vehicle operators in the industry sector of transportation and warehousing from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $42,160 | 3.32% | 11.76% |
| 2017 | $40,760 | 3.02% | - |
| 2016 | $39,530 | 2.63% | - |
| 2015 | $38,490 | 1.35% | - |
| 2014 | $37,970 | 1.47% | - |
| 2013 | $37,410 | 0.56% | - |
| 2012 | $37,200 | - | - |
The average salaries of motor vehicle operators in two industries in the transportation and warehousing sector are shown below. For detailed motor vehicle operator salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| General Freight Trucking | |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].