Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,040 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Minneapolis earn between $30,140 and $40,200.
- $30K10th
- $30K25th
- $34KMedian
- $40K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,950 | $3,162 | $18.25 |
| Median | $34,050 | $2,838 | $16.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,140 | $2,512 | $14.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $40,200 | $3,350 | $19.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Minneapolis earn 5% more than the Minnesota average ($36,010) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $37,950 | $34,050 | $30,140 | $58,040 | 590 |
| Minnesota | $36,010 | $34,670 | $27,500 | $46,600 | 1,190 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $37,950, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $31,461 a year, or $2,622 a month and $1,210 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $31,690 | $2,641 |
| Working in MN | $31,461 | $2,622 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $37,950 buys what about $36,204 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 10.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 2 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Minneapolis$37,950
- St. Cloud$36,370
All Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salaries in Minnesota
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Minneapolis?
$18.25 an hour on average, and $16.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $31,461 a year ($2,622 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,950. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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