Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,300 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Portland earn between $34,100 and $43,360.
- $34K10th
- $34K25th
- $35KMedian
- $43K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,020 | $3,418 | $19.72 |
| Median | $35,000 | $2,917 | $16.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,100 | $2,842 | $16.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,360 | $3,613 | $20.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Portland earn 3% more than the Oregon average ($39,800) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $41,020 | $35,000 | $33,890 | $59,300 | 760 |
| Oregon | $39,800 | $34,870 | $31,310 | $57,390 | 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 Portland
On the average salary of $41,020, a single filer in Portland takes home about $32,348 a year, or $2,696 a month and $1,244 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $35,140 | $2,928 |
| Working in OR | $32,348 | $2,696 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $41,020 buys what about $38,911 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 13.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 5 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Portland: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Portland?
$19.72 an hour on average, and $16.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Portland?
About $32,348 a year ($2,696 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,020. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.09, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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