U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Motor Vehicle Operating

Job-title file

Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Commerce, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

13 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $62,066, below the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $850.5K
Role median: $62,066
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$53,490$80,659+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 13 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Motor Vehicle Operating pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other — about 46,880 people — is $37,180. Department of Commerce pays a median base salary of $61,671 for this role, 66% above that figure — about the 86th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Commerce sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$26,540

$31,220

$37,180

$48,980

$66,500

Department of Commerce median · $61,671

The bar is the range of annual wages for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Commerce’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Commerce is $62,066, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Motor Vehicle Operating is held in 18 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $62,066 ranks #11 of 18.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State

$75,633 · 9

Office of Personnel Management

$72,597 · 2

Department of Transportation

$72,082 · 3

Social Security Administration

$71,462 · 18

Government Publishing Office

$69,539 · 23

Smithsonian Institution

$68,349 · 17

Government Printing Office

$67,347 · 22

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$66,950 · 6

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$64,082 · 2

Department of Homeland Security

$63,090 · 20

Department of Veterans Affairs

$60,732 · 2,288

Department of Health and Human Services

$59,626 · 132

Median total compensation for the Motor Vehicle Operating role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Commerce

Able Seaman 98
Accounting 344
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 79
Administrative Officer 219
Auditing 117
Biological Science Technician 74
Budget Analysis 405
Cartography 146
Chemistry 298
Civil Engineering 72
Computer Science 346
Consumer Safety 95
Contracting 479
Data Science Series 85
Design Patent Examining 413
Ecology 81
Economist 567
Electronics Engineering 303
Electronics Technical 486
Emergency Management Specialist 72
Engineering Technical 181
Financial Administration and Program 308
Fish and Wildlife Administration 94
Fish Biology 786
General Arts and Information 183
General Attorney 1,822
General Business and Industry 826
General Engineering 306
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 945
General Physical Science 1,354
Geography 174
Grants Management 199
Human Resources Management 612
Hydrology 303
Information Technology Management 3,647
Legal Instruments Examining 161
Management and Program Analysis 2,472
Materials Engineering 96
Mathematical Statistics 456
Mechanical Engineering 171
Meteorological Technician 152
Meteorology 2,615
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,578
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,957
Miscellaneous Vessel Jobs 107
Oceanography 172
Paralegal Specialist 157
Patent Administration 475
Patent Attorney 319
Patent Examining 10,759
Physical Science Technician 132
Physics 462
Program Management 393
Public Affairs 147
Security Administration 180
Social Science 87
Statistical Assistant 453
Statistics 1,687
Support Services Administration 99
Trade Specialist 609

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Istvan Molnar

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$83,209

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $83,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,209
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Jeffersonville
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,209
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,209
Duty Station Code: 182270019
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Istvan Molnar is a Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Commerce based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. 2026 total compensation came to $83,209. They are classified at grade 07.

Arnold Coates

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$72,582

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $70,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,582
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,582
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM55
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,582
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Arnold Coates works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. Arnold earned $72,582 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Robert Green

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$70,582

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $70,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,582
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,582
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,582
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

At Department of Commerce, Robert Green serves as a Motor Vehicle Operating based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,582. They are classified at grade 07.

Ricardo Vela

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$70,582

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $70,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,582
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,582
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,582
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Ricardo Vela works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Ricardo earned $70,582 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

James Gibson

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$68,349

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $68,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,349
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,349
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,349
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

James Gibson works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. James earned $68,349 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Lennox Cooper

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$67,594

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $65,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,594
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,094
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,094
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

At Department of Commerce, Lennox Cooper serves as a Motor Vehicle Operating based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,594. They are classified at grade 06.

Allen Brooks

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$62,066

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $61,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,066
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,066
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,066
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Allen Brooks works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Allen earned $62,066 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Dennis Pierce

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$61,671

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $61,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,671
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Jeffersonville
Work state: Indiana
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,671
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,671
Duty Station Code: 182270019
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Dennis Pierce holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Commerce based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,671. Their pay grade is 06.

Shoaib Ghayour

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$61,399

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $59,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,523
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,399
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,876
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,876
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Shoaib Ghayour works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Shoaib earned $61,399 in 2025. Their pay grade is 06.

Charles Carter

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$59,897

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $59,897
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,897
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Jeffersonville
Work state: Indiana
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,897
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,897
Duty Station Code: 182270019
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Charles Carter works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Department of Commerce based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Charles earned $59,897 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Robert Hall

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$59,897

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $59,897
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,897
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Jeffersonville
Work state: Indiana
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,897
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,897
Duty Station Code: 182270019
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Robert Hall is a Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Commerce based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. 2024 total compensation came to $59,897. They are classified at grade 06.

D'Amata Lee

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$59,145

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $58,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,145
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Jarmal

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,645
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,645
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

D'Amata Lee works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. D'Amata earned $59,145 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Robert Hudson

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$53,490

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $53,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,490
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Jeffersonville
Work state: Indiana
Middle name: Welford

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,490
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,490
Duty Station Code: 182270019
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Robert Hudson works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Department of Commerce based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Robert earned $53,490 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.