Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,550 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Albany earn between $27,700 and $57,880.
- $21K10th
- $28K25th
- $29KMedian
- $58K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,510 | $3,292 | $19.00 |
| Median | $28,550 | $2,379 | $13.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,700 | $2,308 | $13.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,880 | $4,823 | $27.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Albany vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Albany earn 8% less than the Georgia average ($43,070) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $39,510 | $28,550 | $21,270 | $62,550 | 50 |
| Georgia | $43,070 | $36,120 | $24,080 | $71,340 | 2,210 |
| 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 Albany
On the average salary of $39,510, a single filer in Albany takes home about $32,703 a year, or $2,725 a month and $1,258 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 (2026 rules).
Is Albany a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $39,510 buys what about $45,067 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($43,620). A typical home costs $168,362, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Albany ranks 3rd of 5 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($59,850).
- Savannah$59,850
- Warner Robins$46,280
- Albany$39,510
- Atlanta$37,030
- Augusta$36,130
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 Albany: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Albany?
$18.99 an hour on average, and $13.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Albany?
About $32,703 a year ($2,725 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,510.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Albany, GA (10500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.1%.
- 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 2.86, this job is 2.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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