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Motor transport operator salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Motor Transport Operator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$49,730
Average $49,730
Low $33,948
High $72,848

The average salary for a motor transport operator is $49,730 per year in the United States. 1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 24, 2026).

Motor Transport Operator job openings in United States

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Motor Vehicle Operator
US Defense Logistics Agency4out of 5 stars.
Portsmouth, VA
$28.31 - $33.02 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Motor Transport Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City of Detroit
 
$103,989per year
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Enlisted in the United States ...
 
$93,600per year
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$87,767per year
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PRIVATE
 
$83,200per year
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Merrell Bros
 
$82,500per year
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State of Rhode Island
 
$82,347per year
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Highest paying cities for Motor Transport Operators near United States

  1. San Jose, CA
    $55,111 per year
  2. Flint, MI
    $51,072 per year
  3. Woodstock, NY
    $45,197 per year
  4. Albany, NY
    $41,313 per year
  5. Buffalo, NY
    $39,205 per year

Where can a Motor Transport Operator earn more?

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