Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Indiana

Other motor vehicle operators in Indiana earn the most in Fort Wayne (average $37,560 a year) and the least in Indianapolis ($31,010), across the 3 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other motor vehicle operators average at $36,800 and the median at $26,920 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,430.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other average salary by city in Indiana

Fort Wayne$37,560
Evansville$35,110
Indianapolis$31,010

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fort Wayne	$37,560	$28,530	$25,100	$30,681	93
Evansville	$35,110	$25,670	$24,780	$28,941	92
Indianapolis	$31,010	$25,990	$25,980	$25,590	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other states

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

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.
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.

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