Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,860 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Pittsburgh earn between $27,300 and $55,810.
- $21K10th
- $27K25th
- $32KMedian
- $56K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,390 | $3,199 | $18.46 |
| Median | $32,300 | $2,692 | $15.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,300 | $2,275 | $13.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,810 | $4,651 | $26.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Pittsburgh earn 8% less than the Pennsylvania average ($41,780) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $38,390 | $32,300 | $21,180 | $60,860 | 230 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $38,390, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $31,848 a year, or $2,654 a month and $1,225 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $38,390 buys what about $40,551 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 4th 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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$18.46 an hour on average, and $15.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $31,848 a year ($2,654 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,390. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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