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Best states for a motor transport operator
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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and transportation careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to motor transport operator jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for motor transport operators.Our research shows that Alaska is the best state in the country for motor transport operators.
Alaska is the best state for jobs for motor transport operators, and Florida is the worst. The most common pay in Alaska is $75,495, while the median pay in Florida is $36,811.If you are currently seeking employment as a motor transport operator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for motor transport operators in 2025
1. Alaska
Total motor transport operator jobs: 95 Average annual salary: $75,495 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 4.3
2. Rhode Island
Total motor transport operator jobs: 149 Average annual salary: $64,485 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 4.63
3. District of Columbia
Total motor transport operator jobs: 122 Average annual salary: $70,987 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 2.75
4. California
Total motor transport operator jobs: 541 Average annual salary: $70,758 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 0.7
5. Maine
Total motor transport operator jobs: 22 Average annual salary: $65,448 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 0.63
6. Ohio
Total motor transport operator jobs: 273 Average annual salary: $55,904 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
7. Kansas
Total motor transport operator jobs: 62 Average annual salary: $58,605 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
8. Iowa
Total motor transport operator jobs: 64 Average annual salary: $62,688 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 0.67
9. Pennsylvania
Total motor transport operator jobs: 246 Average annual salary: $56,996 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
10. Delaware
Total motor transport operator jobs: 16 Average annual salary: $63,907 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 0.48
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a motor transport operator
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Detailed list of the best states for a motor transport operator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $75,495 | $38,000 | 739,795 | 95 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $64,485 | $30,000 | 1,059,639 | 149 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $70,987 | $35,000 | 693,972 | 122 |
| 4 | California | $70,758 | $34,000 | 39,536,653 | 541 |
| 5 | Maine | $65,448 | $32,000 | 1,335,907 | 22 |
| 6 | Ohio | $55,904 | $28,000 | 11,658,609 | 273 |
| 7 | Kansas | $58,605 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 62 |
| 8 | Iowa | $62,688 | $33,000 | 3,145,711 | 64 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $56,996 | $27,000 | 12,805,537 | 246 |
| 10 | Delaware | $63,907 | $30,000 | 961,939 | 16 |
| 11 | Illinois | $53,067 | $27,000 | 12,802,023 | 431 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $65,226 | $31,000 | 3,588,184 | 35 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $52,808 | $25,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,291 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $60,974 | $29,000 | 1,342,795 | 21 |
| 15 | Michigan | $51,271 | $26,000 | 9,962,311 | 173 |
| 16 | Vermont | $57,386 | $28,000 | 623,657 | 10 |
| 17 | New York | $55,464 | $26,000 | 19,849,399 | 241 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $48,405 | $25,000 | 5,795,483 | 197 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $49,868 | $27,000 | 5,576,606 | 141 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $48,782 | $24,000 | 1,815,857 | 29 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $53,503 | $31,000 | 755,393 | 8 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $51,258 | $25,000 | 10,273,419 | 145 |
| 23 | Nevada | $54,409 | $25,000 | 2,998,039 | 15 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $45,839 | $23,000 | 2,984,100 | 46 |
| 25 | Missouri | $47,078 | $24,000 | 6,113,532 | 127 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $47,836 | $27,000 | 1,427,538 | 92 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $45,447 | $21,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,022 |
| 28 | Idaho | $46,821 | $23,000 | 1,716,943 | 29 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $49,330 | $24,000 | 4,684,333 | 27 |
| 30 | Maryland | $51,927 | $25,000 | 6,052,177 | 57 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $42,280 | $21,000 | 4,454,189 | 94 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $48,589 | $26,000 | 869,666 | 3 |
| 33 | Utah | $48,343 | $24,000 | 3,101,833 | 11 |
| 34 | Texas | $45,009 | $22,000 | 28,304,596 | 347 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $45,643 | $24,000 | 1,920,076 | 30 |
| 36 | Alabama | $41,242 | $21,000 | 4,874,747 | 108 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $40,321 | $21,000 | 3,930,864 | 84 |
| 38 | Indiana | $40,826 | $21,000 | 6,666,818 | 153 |
| 39 | Georgia | $44,859 | $22,000 | 10,429,379 | 171 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $45,267 | $22,000 | 2,088,070 | 15 |
| 41 | Virginia | $46,198 | $22,000 | 8,470,020 | 106 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $38,843 | $20,000 | 3,004,279 | 70 |
| 43 | Washington | $40,758 | $20,000 | 7,405,743 | 145 |
| 44 | Oregon | $39,688 | $19,000 | 4,142,776 | 82 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $40,199 | $21,000 | 579,315 | 8 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $37,348 | $19,000 | 6,715,984 | 105 |
| 47 | Arizona | $42,270 | $20,000 | 7,016,270 | 22 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $39,093 | $19,000 | 5,024,369 | 54 |
| 49 | Montana | $39,898 | $21,000 | 1,050,493 | 5 |
| 50 | Colorado | $36,333 | $19,000 | 5,607,154 | 85 |
| 51 | Florida | $36,811 | $18,000 | 20,984,400 | 134 |
Highest paying states for motor transport operators
| Rank | State | Avg. Motor Transport Operator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $75,495 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $64,485 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $70,987 |
| 4 | California | $70,758 |
| 5 | Maine | $65,448 |
| 6 | Ohio | $55,904 |
| 7 | Kansas | $58,605 |
| 8 | Iowa | $62,688 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $56,996 |
| 10 | Delaware | $63,907 |
| 11 | Illinois | $53,067 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $65,226 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $52,808 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $60,974 |
| 15 | Michigan | $51,271 |
| 16 | Vermont | $57,386 |
| 17 | New York | $55,464 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $48,405 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $49,868 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $48,782 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $53,503 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $51,258 |
| 23 | Nevada | $54,409 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $45,839 |
| 25 | Missouri | $47,078 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $47,836 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $45,447 |
| 28 | Idaho | $46,821 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $49,330 |
| 30 | Maryland | $51,927 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $42,280 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $48,589 |
| 33 | Utah | $48,343 |
| 34 | Texas | $45,009 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $45,643 |
| 36 | Alabama | $41,242 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $40,321 |
| 38 | Indiana | $40,826 |
| 39 | Georgia | $44,859 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $45,267 |
| 41 | Virginia | $46,198 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $38,843 |
| 43 | Washington | $40,758 |
| 44 | Oregon | $39,688 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $40,199 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $37,348 |
| 47 | Arizona | $42,270 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $39,093 |
| 49 | Montana | $39,898 |
| 50 | Colorado | $36,333 |
| 51 | Florida | $36,811 |
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Updated January 8, 2025