Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Buffalo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,430 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Buffalo earn between $32,240 and $38,980.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $34KMedian
- $39K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,600 | $3,217 | $18.56 |
| Median | $34,210 | $2,851 | $16.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,240 | $2,687 | $15.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,980 | $3,248 | $18.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Buffalo vs. New York and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Buffalo earn 12% less than the New York average ($43,910) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $38,600 | $34,210 | $32,240 | $47,430 | 270 |
| New York | $43,910 | $38,950 | $32,240 | $59,110 | 3,540 |
| 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 Buffalo
On the average salary of $38,600, a single filer in Buffalo takes home about $31,677 a year, or $2,640 a month and $1,218 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Buffalo a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Buffalo area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.8), so the average $38,600 buys what about $40,274 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Buffalo ($50,790). A typical home costs $288,316, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other New York cities
Buffalo ranks 7th of 9 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($55,130).
- New York$55,130
- Watertown$52,120
- Kiryas Joel$44,700
- Utica$41,970
- Syracuse$39,640
- Rochester$38,850
- Buffalo$38,600
- Albany$37,400
- Binghamton$35,340
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 Buffalo: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Buffalo?
$18.56 an hour on average, and $16.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Buffalo?
About $31,677 a year ($2,640 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,600. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Buffalo than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY (15380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.67, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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