Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Lancaster
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $34,510 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Lancaster earn between $23,280 and $32,790.
- $23K10th
- $23K25th
- $33KMedian
- $33K75th
- $35K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,780 | $2,565 | $14.80 |
| Median | $32,790 | $2,732 | $15.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,280 | $1,940 | $11.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $32,790 | $2,732 | $15.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Lancaster vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Lancaster earn 26% less than the Pennsylvania average ($41,780) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $30,780 | $32,790 | $23,280 | $34,510 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,780 | $32,790 | $23,280 | $66,520 | 1,320 |
| 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 Lancaster
On the average salary of $30,780, a single filer in Lancaster takes home about $25,967 a year, or $2,164 a month and $999 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Lancaster a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lancaster area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.3), so the average $30,780 buys what about $31,326 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lancaster ($48,210). A typical home costs $388,207, or 12.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Lancaster ranks 8th of 8 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Chambersburg pays the most ($58,170).
- Chambersburg$58,170
- York$45,210
- Philadelphia$44,830
- Pittsburgh$38,390
- Scranton$37,640
- Harrisburg$34,620
- Allentown$33,610
- Lancaster$30,780
All Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Lancaster: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Lancaster?
$14.80 an hour on average, and $15.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Lancaster?
About $25,967 a year ($2,164 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,780. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Lancaster than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Lancaster, PA (29540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.0%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.20, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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