Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Appleton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,060 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Appleton earn between $27,390 and $57,240.
- $24K10th
- $27K25th
- $34KMedian
- $57K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,690 | $3,308 | $19.08 |
| Median | $33,780 | $2,815 | $16.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,390 | $2,282 | $13.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,240 | $4,770 | $27.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Appleton vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Appleton earn 6% more than the Wisconsin average ($37,550) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $39,690 | $33,780 | $24,230 | $59,060 | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $37,550 | $33,970 | $20,890 | $59,110 | 710 |
| 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 Appleton
On the average salary of $39,690, a single filer in Appleton takes home about $33,002 a year, or $2,750 a month and $1,269 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 Appleton a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Appleton area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.4), so the average $39,690 buys what about $42,946 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Appleton ($49,910). A typical home costs $350,370, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Wisconsin cities
Appleton ranks 1st of 5 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salaries in Wisconsin
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 Appleton: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Appleton?
$19.08 an hour on average, and $16.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Appleton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Appleton?
About $33,002 a year ($2,750 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,690.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Appleton than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Appleton, WI (11540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.9%.
- 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 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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