Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in North Carolina
$29,940avg. a year
$14.40 an hour · 2,000 employed
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in North Carolina earn an average of $29,940 a year. That is $12,490 (29%) less than the U.S. average of $42,430. The best-paying metro area is Jacksonville, NC at $55,450.
$29,000Median pay
$14.40Average hourly
-20%Avg. pay since 2020
#51Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for motor vehicle operators, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
180 jobs
Jacksonville, NC
$55,450
$26.66 an hour
2250 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$44,430
$21.36 an hour
360 jobs
Asheville, NC
$33,960
$16.33 an hour
4630 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$30,800
$14.81 an hour
550 jobs
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
$29,950
$14.40 an hour
670 jobs
Wilmington, NC
$29,900
$14.38 an hour
7
Raleigh-Cary, NC
$28,710
$13.80 an hour
870 jobs
Greenville, NC
$26,500
$12.74 an hour
940 jobs
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
$26,270
$12.63 an hour
1080 jobs
Winston-Salem, NC
$26,100
$12.55 an hour
11280 jobs
Greensboro-High Point, NC
$23,230
$11.17 an hour
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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in North Carolina, charted
Pay over time
North Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Carolina motor vehicle operators, all other work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,430 | $20.40 |
| North Carolina | $29,940 | $14.40 |
| Georgia | $43,070 | $20.71 |
| Virginia | $42,860 | $20.60 |
| Tennessee | $35,290 | $16.97 |
| South Carolina | $34,020 | $16.36 |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,810
- Light Truck Drivers$42,660
- Driver/Sales Workers$37,960
- Bus Drivers, School$39,250
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34,170
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$44,670
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do motor vehicle operators, all other make in North Carolina?
The average is $29,940 a year, and the median is $29,000. That is $12,490 (29%) less than the U.S. average of $42,430.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$14.40 an hour on average; the median is $13.94.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Jacksonville, NC ($55,450), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($44,430). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Greensboro-High Point, NC ($23,230).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #51 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 53-3099. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national motor vehicle operators, all other page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.