Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,430 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Philadelphia earn between $31,200 and $45,760.
- $30K10th
- $31K25th
- $35KMedian
- $46K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,830 | $3,736 | $21.55 |
| Median | $35,220 | $2,935 | $16.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,760 | $3,813 | $22.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Philadelphia earn 7% more than the Pennsylvania average ($41,780) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $44,830 | $35,220 | $29,640 | $73,430 | 690 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,780 | $32,790 | $23,280 | $66,520 | 1,320 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $44,830, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $36,825 a year, or $3,069 a month and $1,416 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $37,272 | $3,106 |
| Working in PA | $36,825 | $3,069 |
| Working in MD | $36,283 | $3,024 |
| Working in DE | $36,280 | $3,023 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $44,830 buys what about $43,714 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 8.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 3rd of 8 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Chambersburg pays the most ($58,170).
- Chambersburg$58,170
- York$45,210
- Philadelphia$44,830
- Pittsburgh$38,390
- Scranton$37,640
- Harrisburg$34,620
- Allentown$33,610
- Lancaster$30,780
All Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Philadelphia?
$21.55 an hour on average, and $16.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $36,825 a year ($3,069 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,830. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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