Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,020 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Winston-Salem earn between $15,440 and $28,750.
- $15K10th
- $15K25th
- $27KMedian
- $29K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $26,100 | $2,175 | $12.55 |
| Median | $27,260 | $2,272 | $13.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $15,440 | $1,287 | $7.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $28,750 | $2,396 | $13.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Winston-Salem earn 13% less than the North Carolina average ($29,940) and 38% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $26,100 | $27,260 | $15,080 | $38,020 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $29,940 | $29,000 | $15,880 | $45,470 | 2,000 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $26,100, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $22,571 a year, or $1,881 a month and $868 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $26,100 buys what about $28,356 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 10.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 9th of 10 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Jacksonville pays the most ($55,450).
- Jacksonville$55,450
- Asheville$33,960
- Charlotte$30,800
- Durham$29,950
- Wilmington$29,900
- Raleigh$28,710
- Greenville$26,500
- Hickory$26,270
- Winston-Salem$26,100
- Greensboro$23,230
All Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salaries in North Carolina
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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$12.55 an hour on average, and $13.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $15,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $22,571 a year ($1,881 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $26,100.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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