Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Sacramento
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,910 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Sacramento earn between $38,040 and $50,880.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $51K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,190 | $3,932 | $22.69 |
| Median | $43,730 | $3,644 | $21.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,040 | $3,170 | $18.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,880 | $4,240 | $24.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Sacramento vs. California and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Sacramento earn 8% less than the California average ($51,520) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | $47,190 | $43,730 | $36,020 | $62,910 | 220 |
| California | $51,520 | $45,050 | $36,620 | $76,360 | 3,580 |
| United States | $42,430 | $37,180 | $26,540 | $66,500 | 46,880 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary after taxes in Sacramento
On the average salary of $47,190, a single filer in Sacramento takes home about $39,073 a year, or $3,256 a month and $1,503 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Sacramento a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sacramento area are 7% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 106.7), so the average $47,190 buys what about $44,239 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Sacramento ($59,750). A typical home costs $582,707, or 12.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other California cities
Sacramento ranks 10th of 14 California metro areas for this job; Vallejo pays the most ($65,800).
- Vallejo$65,800
- Salinas$62,820
- San Francisco$60,150
- Stockton$59,980
- San Jose$53,340
- Bakersfield$53,070
- San Diego$51,970
- Los Angeles$50,700
- Santa Rosa$47,310
- Sacramento$47,190
All Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salaries in California
Highest-paying cities for other motor vehicle operators
Atlantic City, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,100).
- Atlantic City, NJ$69,100
- Vallejo, CA$65,800
- Anchorage, AK$63,550
- Salinas, CA$62,820
- Seattle, WA$60,820
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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Sacramento: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Sacramento?
$22.69 an hour on average, and $21.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Sacramento?
About $39,073 a year ($3,256 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,190. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Sacramento than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($42,430).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3099; area Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA (40900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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