Motor Transport Operator Salary in Buffalo, New York

How much does a Motor Transport Operator make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Motor Transport Operator in Buffalo, NY is $51,029. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,635 to $59,020, with most professionals earning between $38,814 and $66,295.

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Common responsibilities of a Motor Transport Operator

Review reports, literature, attends meetings, to maintain knowledge and training as necessary to provide a high level of performance and job expertise.

September 08, 2022

Assist ALU in ordering and receiving supplies as appropriate within specified area.

January 15, 2023

Provide instruction in accordance with TRADOC approved Programs of Instruction (POI) within appropriate skill set area to students.

February 14, 2023

Works outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading vehicles.

March 22, 2023

Prepare vehicle for movement/shipment by air, rail or vessel.

March 29, 2023

Picking up and returning training aids/devices.

March 30, 2023

Manage load, unload, and safety of personnel being transported.

April 02, 2023

Drives in all types of weather and traffic, and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents from the vehicle jackknifing.

April 17, 2023

Execute training support during hours identified in the schedule.

April 23, 2023

Operate all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways.

April 24, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Motor Transport Operator in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

44635

59020

51029

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

44916

59745

51618

What is the average salary for Motor Transport Operator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Motor Transport Operator in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Motor Transport Operator ranges from $44,635 to $59,020 with the average base salary of $51,029. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,916 to $59,745 with the average total cash compensation of $51,618.

View Average Salary for Motor Transport Operator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$51,029	$44,635 - $59,020
Bonus	$588	$281 - $725
Total Pay	$51,618	$44,916 - $59,745

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Motor Transport Operator Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,543 - $58,898	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,805 - $57,921	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,272 - $59,862	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,272 - $59,862	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,032 - $55,578	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,043 - $60,881	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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