Vehicle operator vs motor operator

The differences between vehicle operators and motor operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a motor operator has an average salary of $51,509, which is higher than the $51,505 average annual salary of a vehicle operator.

The top three skills for a vehicle operator include CDL, tractor trailer and safety regulations. The most important skills for a motor operator are safety procedures, vehicle maintenance, and motor vehicle.

Vehicle operator vs motor operator overview

	Vehicle Operator	Motor Operator
Yearly salary	$51,505	$51,509
Hourly rate	$24.76	$24.76
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	27,441	26,419
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	54	54
Years of experience	-	-

Vehicle operator vs motor operator salary

Vehicle operators and motor operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Vehicle Operator	Motor Operator
Average salary	$51,505	$51,509
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $108,000	Between $24,000 And $108,000
Highest paying City	Mountain View, CA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Tesla	-
Best paying industry	Government	-

Differences between vehicle operator and motor operator education

There are a few differences between a vehicle operator and a motor operator in terms of educational background:

	Vehicle Operator	Motor Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Vehicle operator vs motor operator demographics

Here are the differences between vehicle operators' and motor operators' demographics:

	Vehicle Operator	Motor Operator
Average age	54	54
Gender ratio	Male, 83.1% Female, 16.9%	Male, 88.0% Female, 12.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.3% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 4.8% White, 60.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%	Black or African American, 15.3% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 4.8% White, 60.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between vehicle operator and motor operator duties and responsibilities

Vehicle operator example responsibilities.

Obtain military CDL license and OSHA forklift license.
Comply with the highest standards of safety, and HAZMAT handling procedures.
Provide shuttle service to wound service members, their family and DOD civilians.
Obtain CDL licenses [] and become operator and responsible for the safe transportation of all vehicles.
Utilize a GPS navigation system, street maps, and self-knowledge of areas to maneuver through routes efficiently.
Secure cargo against damage and inclement weathers, and operate vehicle component material handling equipment (MHE).

Motor operator example responsibilities.

Transport patients involuntarily commit for alcohol/drug related/crime/abuse to rehabilitation facilities.
Transport patients involuntarily commit for alcohol/drug related/crime/abuse to rehabilitation facilities.

Vehicle operator vs motor operator skills

Common vehicle operator skills

CDL, 25%
Tractor Trailer, 13%
Safety Regulations, 12%
Cleanliness, 6%
Routine Maintenance, 4%
Forklifts, 3%

Common motor operator skills

Safety Procedures, 37%
Vehicle Maintenance, 21%
Motor Vehicle, 15%
Rig, 8%
Air Brakes, 8%
Combat, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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