Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,240 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Richmond earn between $34,640 and $38,910.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $35KMedian
- $39K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,060 | $3,255 | $18.78 |
| Median | $35,440 | $2,953 | $17.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,640 | $2,887 | $16.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,910 | $3,242 | $18.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Richmond earn 9% less than the Virginia average ($42,860) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $39,060 | $35,440 | $30,200 | $56,240 | 120 |
| Virginia | $42,860 | $36,520 | $30,640 | $64,850 | 910 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $39,060, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $32,133 a year, or $2,678 a month and $1,236 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $39,060 buys what about $39,915 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 10.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 2nd of 2 Virginia metro areas for this job; Virginia Beach pays the most ($44,430).
- Virginia Beach$44,430
- Richmond$39,060
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 Richmond: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Richmond?
$18.78 an hour on average, and $17.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Richmond?
About $32,133 a year ($2,678 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,060.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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