U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / Motor Vehicle Operating

Job-title file

Motor Vehicle Operating

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

14 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $66,983, below the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $927.4K
Role median: $66,983
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$47,667$87,358+

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

How total compensation varies among the 14 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. Smithsonian Institution pays a median base salary of $66,983 for this role, 80% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Smithsonian Institution sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$26,540

$31,220

$37,180

$48,980

$66,500

Smithsonian Institution median · $66,983

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 Smithsonian Institution’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Smithsonian Institution is $66,983, 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 17 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $66,983 ranks #6 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State

$73,254 · 10

Social Security Administration

$68,704 · 16

Department of Transportation

$68,349 · 4

Office of Personnel Management

$68,151 · 2

Government Printing Office

$67,347 · 23

Department of Homeland Security

$63,445 · 21

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$62,256 · 6

Department of Commerce

$61,066 · 13

Department of Veterans Affairs

$56,746 · 2,004

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$56,141 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$55,159 · 115

National Labor Relations Board

$54,825 · 1

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 Smithsonian Institution

Accounting 24
Administrative Officer 43
Architecture 38
Archivist 40
Astronomy and Space Science 43
Audiovisual Production 17
Auditing 13
Biological Science Technician 20
Budget Analysis 34
Construction Control Technical 32
Contracting 30
Custodial Working 12
Ecology 17
Electrician 27
Electronics Technical 19
Engineering Technical 65
Entomology 11
Exhibits Specialist 109
Facility Operations Services 64
Financial Administration and Program 51
Gardening 13
General Anthropology 14
General Arts and Information 283
General Attorney 30
General Education and Training 36
General Engineering 29
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 48
General Physical Science 17
Geology 24
Horticulture 41
Human Resources Management 52
Information Technology Management 197
Laboring 22
Librarian 49
Library Technician 25
Maintenance Mechanic 63
Management and Program Analysis 71
Masonry 15
Mechanical Engineering 13
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 267
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 52
Miscellaneous General Maintenance & Operations Work 19
Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work 91
Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper 310
Museum Curator 134
Museum Specialist and Technician 376
Painting 19
Photography 20
Pipefitting 14
Program Management 29
Public Affairs 32
Safety and Occupational Health Management 26
Security Administration 57
Security Guard 650
Support Services Administration 12
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 140
Visual Information 51
Writing and Editing 26
Zoology 16

Record list

Employees with this title

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Paris Stephens

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$91,265

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $91,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,265
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,265
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

At Smithsonian Institution, Paris Stephens serves as a Motor Vehicle Operating based in Landover, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,265. They are classified at grade 09.

Dominique Rivens

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$76,238

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $76,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,238
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,238
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,238
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Dominique Rivens holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operating at Smithsonian Institution based in Landover, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,238. Their pay grade is 09.

Taki Alexis

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$68,349

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $68,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,349
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,349
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,349
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Taki Alexis works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Smithsonian Institution based in Landover, Maryland. Taki earned $68,349 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

John Dinkins

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$68,349

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $68,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,349
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,349
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,349
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

John Dinkins holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operating at Smithsonian Institution based in Landover, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,349. Their pay grade is 07.

Emmanuel Jackson

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$68,349

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $68,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,349
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,349
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,349
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Emmanuel Jackson is a Motor Vehicle Operating at Smithsonian Institution based in Landover, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $68,349. They are classified at grade 07.

Todd Wilkins

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$68,349

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $68,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,349
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,349
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,349
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Todd Wilkins works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Smithsonian Institution based in Landover, Maryland. Todd earned $68,349 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Kennard Hughes

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$68,078

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $68,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,078
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,078
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,078
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Kennard Hughes is a Motor Vehicle Operating at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $68,078. They are classified at grade 08.

Darryl Hall

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$65,887

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $65,887
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,887
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,887
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,887
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Darryl Hall holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operating at Smithsonian Institution based in Landover, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,887. Their pay grade is 07.

Joseph Crockett

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$63,445

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $63,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,445
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,445
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Joseph Crockett is a Motor Vehicle Operating at Smithsonian Institution based in Landover, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $63,445. They are classified at grade 07.

Andre Locke

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$63,445

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $63,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,445
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,445
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Smithsonian Institution, Andre Locke serves as a Motor Vehicle Operating based in Landover, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,445. They are classified at grade 07.

Dwayne Brown

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$63,027

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $63,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,027
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,027
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,027
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Dwayne Brown is a Motor Vehicle Operating at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $63,027. They are classified at grade 06.

Anthony Lymus

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,645

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $58,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,645
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,645
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,645
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Anthony Lymus works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Smithsonian Institution based in Landover, Maryland. Anthony earned $58,645 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Arkeeta Butler

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$56,266

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $56,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,266
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,266
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,266
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Arkeeta Butler holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operating at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,266. Their pay grade is 06.

David Draffin

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$47,667

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $47,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,667
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,667
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,667
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

David Draffin is a Motor Vehicle Operating at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $47,667. They are classified at grade 05.