What Does it Take to Be a Motor Vehicle Operator?
Example of Motor Vehicle Operator Job All motor vehicle operators not listed separately.
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Types of Motor Vehicle Operator
- Street Sweeper Operator
- Ice-Resurfacing Machine Operators
- Car Driver
- Street Cleaning Equipment Operator
- Roads and Parking Lots Sweeper-Operator
Job Demand for Motor Vehicle Operators
There were about 56,200 jobs for Motor Vehicle Operator in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.3% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 5,800 new jobs for Motor Vehicle Operator by 2026. There will be an estimated 10,700 positions for Motor Vehicle Operator per year.

The states with the most job growth for Motor Vehicle Operator are Florida, Washington, and Georgia. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Kansas, or Alaska. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
How Much Does a Motor Vehicle Operator Make?
Motor Vehicle Operators make between $19,410 and $58,110 a year.

Motor Vehicle Operators who work in Alaska, District of Columbia, or Kentucky, make the highest salaries.
Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Motor Vehicle Operators in different U.S. states.
State | Annual Mean Salary |
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Alabama | $37,990 |
Alaska | $60,020 |
Arizona | $42,200 |
Arkansas | $29,820 |
Colorado | $29,340 |
Connecticut | $32,010 |
Delaware | $40,940 |
District of Columbia | $52,490 |
Florida | $32,760 |
Georgia | $37,870 |
Idaho | $32,750 |
Illinois | $39,710 |
Indiana | $29,810 |
Iowa | $31,600 |
Kansas | $25,330 |
Kentucky | $46,010 |
Louisiana | $36,520 |
Maine | $30,000 |
Maryland | $42,160 |
Massachusetts | $42,040 |
Michigan | $28,450 |
Minnesota | $39,230 |
Mississippi | $36,590 |
Missouri | $32,690 |
Montana | $31,860 |
Nebraska | $34,310 |
Nevada | $30,110 |
New Hampshire | $39,720 |
New Jersey | $39,050 |
New Mexico | $41,450 |
New York | $33,760 |
North Carolina | $27,860 |
North Dakota | $36,960 |
Ohio | $27,670 |
Oklahoma | $45,590 |
Oregon | $32,010 |
Pennsylvania | $33,110 |
Rhode Island | $33,520 |
South Carolina | $42,230 |
South Dakota | $39,380 |
Tennessee | $31,120 |
Texas | $35,260 |
Utah | $38,490 |
Vermont | $39,550 |
Virginia | $36,870 |
Washington | $35,460 |
West Virginia | $41,930 |
Wisconsin | $38,160 |
Wyoming | $40,180 |
Who Employs Motor Vehicle Operators?

The table below shows the approximate number of Motor Vehicle Operators employed by various industries.

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