Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,300 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Louisville earn between $22,350 and $63,680.
- $21K10th
- $22K25th
- $26KMedian
- $64K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,800 | $3,317 | $19.13 |
| Median | $26,200 | $2,183 | $12.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $22,350 | $1,862 | $10.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,680 | $5,307 | $30.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Louisville earn 19% more than the Kentucky average ($33,320) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $39,800 | $26,200 | $21,170 | $64,300 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $33,320 | $23,870 | $19,950 | $61,710 | 450 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $39,800, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $32,008 a year, or $2,667 a month and $1,231 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $32,995 | $2,750 |
| Working in KY | $32,008 | $2,667 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $39,800 buys what about $42,762 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Louisville: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Louisville?
$19.14 an hour on average, and $12.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $22,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Louisville?
About $32,008 a year ($2,667 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,800. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.7%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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