Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,530 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Indianapolis earn between $25,980 and $26,920.
- $22K10th
- $26K25th
- $26KMedian
- $27K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,010 | $2,584 | $14.91 |
| Median | $25,990 | $2,166 | $12.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $25,980 | $2,165 | $12.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $26,920 | $2,243 | $12.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Indianapolis earn 16% less than the Indiana average ($36,800) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $31,010 | $25,990 | $22,060 | $48,530 | 210 |
| Indiana | $36,800 | $26,920 | $24,310 | $62,900 | 560 |
| 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 Indianapolis
On the average salary of $31,010, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $25,590 a year, or $2,133 a month and $984 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). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $31,010 buys what about $32,405 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 3rd of 3 Indiana metro areas for this job; Fort Wayne pays the most ($37,560).
- Fort Wayne$37,560
- Evansville$35,110
- Indianapolis$31,010
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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Indianapolis?
$14.91 an hour on average, and $12.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $25,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $25,590 a year ($2,133 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $31,010. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.5%.
- 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). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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