Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $40,900 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Baton Rouge earn between $33,390 and $38,640.
- $31K10th
- $33K25th
- $36KMedian
- $39K75th
- $41K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,340 | $3,028 | $17.47 |
| Median | $36,390 | $3,032 | $17.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,390 | $2,782 | $16.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,640 | $3,220 | $18.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Baton Rouge earn 10% less than the Louisiana average ($40,390) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $36,340 | $36,390 | $31,150 | $40,900 | 120 |
| Louisiana | $40,390 | $37,730 | $26,110 | $63,840 | 280 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $36,340, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $30,675 a year, or $2,556 a month and $1,180 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $36,340 buys what about $40,031 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 2nd of 2 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($45,980).
- New Orleans$45,980
- Baton Rouge$36,340
All Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salaries in Louisiana
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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$17.47 an hour on average, and $17.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $30,675 a year ($2,556 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,340.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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