Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,650 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Lincoln earn between $31,710 and $43,780.
- $28K10th
- $32K25th
- $36KMedian
- $44K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,950 | $3,496 | $20.17 |
| Median | $36,480 | $3,040 | $17.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,710 | $2,642 | $15.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,780 | $3,648 | $21.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Lincoln earn 6% more than the Nebraska average ($39,680) and about the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $41,950 | $36,480 | $28,080 | $62,650 | 130 |
| Nebraska | $39,680 | $33,280 | $28,080 | $59,470 | 760 |
| 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 Lincoln
On the average salary of $41,950, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $34,858 a year, or $2,905 a month and $1,341 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lincoln a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $41,950 buys what about $45,806 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lincoln$41,950
- Grand Island$38,900
- Omaha$37,360
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 Lincoln: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Lincoln?
$20.17 an hour on average, and $17.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $34,858 a year ($2,905 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,950.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.6%.
- 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 2.42, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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