Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Salinas
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,830 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Salinas earn between $38,250 and $81,830.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $71KMedian
- $82K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,820 | $5,235 | $30.20 |
| Median | $71,140 | $5,928 | $34.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,250 | $3,188 | $18.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,830 | $6,819 | $39.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Salinas vs. California and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Salinas earn 22% more than the California average ($51,520) and 48% more than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is +91% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas | $62,820 | $71,140 | $38,250 | $81,830 | 50 |
| 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 Salinas
On the average salary of $62,820, a single filer in Salinas takes home about $50,694 a year, or $4,225 a month and $1,950 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 Salinas a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Salinas area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 109.0), so the average $62,820 buys what about $57,611 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Salinas ($47,380). A typical home costs $850,461, or 13.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other California cities
Salinas ranks 2nd 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 Salinas: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Salinas?
$30.20 an hour on average, and $34.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Salinas?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Salinas?
About $50,694 a year ($4,225 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,820. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Salinas than elsewhere?
The average here is 48% 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 Salinas, CA (41500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.8%.
- 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 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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