Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Wisconsin

Other motor vehicle operators in Wisconsin earn the most in Appleton (average $39,690 a year) and the least in Green Bay ($34,840), across the 5 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other motor vehicle operators average at $37,550 and the median at $33,970 for 710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,430.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other average salary by city in Wisconsin

Appleton$39,690
Milwaukee$39,610
Racine$39,060
Madison$37,880
Green Bay$34,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Appleton	$39,690	$33,780	$27,390	$33,002	92
Milwaukee	$39,610	$40,800	$29,790	$32,942	97
Racine	$39,060	$33,620	$27,250	$32,527	96
Madison	$37,880	$33,970	$28,340	$31,637	97
Green Bay	$34,840	$29,360	$28,890	$29,344	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other states

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

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.
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.

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