Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,240 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Baltimore earn between $31,220 and $36,120.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $34KMedian
- $36K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,200 | $3,350 | $19.33 |
| Median | $33,730 | $2,811 | $16.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,220 | $2,602 | $15.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,120 | $3,010 | $17.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Baltimore earn 5% less than the Maryland average ($42,360) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $40,200 | $33,730 | $31,220 | $70,240 | 310 |
| Maryland | $42,360 | $35,440 | $31,220 | $69,870 | 570 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $40,200, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $32,783 a year, or $2,732 a month and $1,261 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $40,200 buys what about $38,474 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 10.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- York, PA$45,210
- Lancaster, PA$30,780
- Dover, DE$38,960
- Washington, DC$58,870
- Chambersburg, PA$58,170
- Harrisburg, PA$34,620
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Baltimore?
$19.33 an hour on average, and $16.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $32,783 a year ($2,732 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,200. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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