Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Minnesota

Other motor vehicle operators in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $37,950 a year) and the least in St. Cloud ($36,370), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other motor vehicle operators average at $36,010 and the median at $34,670 for 1,190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,430.

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

Minneapolis$37,950
St. Cloud$36,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$37,950	$34,050	$30,140	$31,461	105
St. Cloud	$36,370	$30,690	$27,910	$30,276	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. 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 Minnesota

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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