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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for vehicle operators in the United States. Vehicle operator positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for vehicle operators.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for vehicle operator jobs.
To that end, we dove into our dataset of job and salary numbers to figure out which states have the best opportunities for vehicle operators. Alaska is the best state for vehicle operators, where the median salary is $75,495.If you are currently seeking employment as a vehicle operator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for vehicle operators in 2025
1. Alaska
Total vehicle operator jobs: 99 Average annual salary: $75,495 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 9.44
2. Rhode Island
Total vehicle operator jobs: 155 Average annual salary: $64,511 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 10.15
3. Maine
Total vehicle operator jobs: 13 Average annual salary: $65,490 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
4. District of Columbia
Total vehicle operator jobs: 131 Average annual salary: $71,012 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 6.21
5. Kansas
Total vehicle operator jobs: 15 Average annual salary: $58,605 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 0.39
6. Delaware
Total vehicle operator jobs: 5 Average annual salary: $63,928 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 0.32
7. Vermont
Total vehicle operator jobs: 4 Average annual salary: $57,406 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 0.41
8. North Dakota
Total vehicle operator jobs: 7 Average annual salary: $53,503 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Location Quotient: 0.6
9. New Hampshire
Total vehicle operator jobs: 7 Average annual salary: $61,010 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 0.32
10. California
Total vehicle operator jobs: 88 Average annual salary: $70,833 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 0.24
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Detailed list of the best states for a vehicle operator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $75,495 | $38,000 | 739,795 | 99 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $64,511 | $30,000 | 1,059,639 | 155 |
| 3 | Maine | $65,490 | $32,000 | 1,335,907 | 13 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $71,012 | $35,000 | 693,972 | 131 |
| 5 | Kansas | $58,605 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 15 |
| 6 | Delaware | $63,928 | $30,000 | 961,939 | 5 |
| 7 | Vermont | $57,406 | $28,000 | 623,657 | 4 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $53,503 | $31,000 | 755,393 | 7 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $61,010 | $29,000 | 1,342,795 | 7 |
| 10 | California | $70,833 | $34,000 | 39,536,653 | 88 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $65,224 | $31,000 | 3,588,184 | 10 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $52,808 | $25,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,229 |
| 13 | Iowa | $62,716 | $33,000 | 3,145,711 | 7 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $48,787 | $24,000 | 1,815,857 | 20 |
| 15 | Arizona | $55,858 | $27,000 | 7,016,270 | 22 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $49,330 | $24,000 | 4,684,333 | 29 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $56,101 | $26,000 | 12,805,537 | 24 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $48,610 | $26,000 | 869,666 | 6 |
| 19 | Ohio | $55,903 | $28,000 | 11,658,609 | 19 |
| 20 | New York | $55,454 | $26,000 | 19,849,399 | 42 |
| 21 | Idaho | $46,847 | $23,000 | 1,716,943 | 10 |
| 22 | Illinois | $53,067 | $27,000 | 12,802,023 | 35 |
| 23 | Nevada | $54,423 | $25,000 | 2,998,039 | 4 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $45,643 | $24,000 | 1,920,076 | 13 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $47,836 | $27,000 | 1,427,538 | 100 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $45,267 | $22,000 | 2,088,070 | 12 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $45,712 | $23,000 | 5,024,369 | 25 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $51,258 | $25,000 | 10,273,419 | 23 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $45,839 | $23,000 | 2,984,100 | 11 |
| 30 | Maryland | $51,942 | $25,000 | 6,052,177 | 24 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $49,868 | $27,000 | 5,576,606 | 21 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $45,447 | $21,000 | 9,005,644 | 886 |
| 33 | Virginia | $46,202 | $22,000 | 8,470,020 | 52 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $48,405 | $25,000 | 5,795,483 | 13 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $42,280 | $21,000 | 4,454,189 | 16 |
| 36 | Michigan | $41,498 | $21,000 | 9,962,311 | 42 |
| 37 | Missouri | $47,078 | $24,000 | 6,113,532 | 15 |
| 38 | Georgia | $41,181 | $21,000 | 10,429,379 | 48 |
| 39 | Utah | $42,390 | $21,000 | 3,101,833 | 12 |
| 40 | Montana | $39,898 | $21,000 | 1,050,493 | 7 |
| 41 | Alabama | $41,242 | $21,000 | 4,874,747 | 15 |
| 42 | Indiana | $40,826 | $21,000 | 6,666,818 | 26 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $40,321 | $21,000 | 3,930,864 | 12 |
| 44 | Washington | $40,795 | $20,000 | 7,405,743 | 30 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $40,199 | $21,000 | 579,315 | 2 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $38,843 | $20,000 | 3,004,279 | 11 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $39,694 | $20,000 | 6,715,984 | 21 |
| 48 | Texas | $39,540 | $19,000 | 28,304,596 | 85 |
| 49 | Colorado | $36,333 | $19,000 | 5,607,154 | 30 |
| 50 | Oregon | $39,717 | $19,000 | 4,142,776 | 11 |
| 51 | Florida | $34,447 | $17,000 | 20,984,400 | 45 |
Highest paying states for vehicle operators
| Rank | State | Avg. Vehicle Operator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $75,495 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $64,511 |
| 3 | Maine | $65,490 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $71,012 |
| 5 | Kansas | $58,605 |
| 6 | Delaware | $63,928 |
| 7 | Vermont | $57,406 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $53,503 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $61,010 |
| 10 | California | $70,833 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $65,224 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $52,808 |
| 13 | Iowa | $62,716 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $48,787 |
| 15 | Arizona | $55,858 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $49,330 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $56,101 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $48,610 |
| 19 | Ohio | $55,903 |
| 20 | New York | $55,454 |
| 21 | Idaho | $46,847 |
| 22 | Illinois | $53,067 |
| 23 | Nevada | $54,423 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $45,643 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $47,836 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $45,267 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $45,712 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $51,258 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $45,839 |
| 30 | Maryland | $51,942 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $49,868 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $45,447 |
| 33 | Virginia | $46,202 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $48,405 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $42,280 |
| 36 | Michigan | $41,498 |
| 37 | Missouri | $47,078 |
| 38 | Georgia | $41,181 |
| 39 | Utah | $42,390 |
| 40 | Montana | $39,898 |
| 41 | Alabama | $41,242 |
| 42 | Indiana | $40,826 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $40,321 |
| 44 | Washington | $40,795 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $40,199 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $38,843 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $39,694 |
| 48 | Texas | $39,540 |
| 49 | Colorado | $36,333 |
| 50 | Oregon | $39,717 |
| 51 | Florida | $34,447 |
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Updated January 8, 2025