What are the main factors that influence an OTR Driver's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An OTR Driver's salary?

An OTR Driver's salary grows with experience: a Heavy Truck Driver I (0-1 years)earns $50,207, a Heavy Truck Driver II (1-3 years)earns $55,531, a Heavy Truck Driver III (3-5 years)earns $62,157, a OTR Driver (5-7 years)earns $68,598,

What are the highest paying states for an OTR Driver?

OTR Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for OTR Driver roles are District of Columbia $73,866, California $73,586, Massachusetts $72,605. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of OTR Driver roles make?

Salaries for OTR Driver level roles vary by specialization: Owner Operator OTR: $79,552; OTR Flatbed Driver: $62,292; Otr Team Driver: $60,255; Driver/Sales Representative: $57,304; OTR Truck Driver: $49,939.

OTR Driver Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an OTR Driver make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an OTR Driver in Rhode Island is $69,169 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an OTR Driver's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,028
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,669 to $76,947
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,572

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OTR Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,947	$6,412	$1,480	$37
Average	$69,169	$5,764	$1,330	$33
25th Percentile	$64,669	$5,389	$1,244	$31

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Key Factors That Influence OTR Driver Salaries

An OTR Driver's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do OTR Driver Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract OTR Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,866.
California: $73,586.
Massachusetts: $72,605.

District of Columbia $73,866 California $73,586 Massachusetts $72,605 Washington $72,338 New Jersey $72,312 Alaska $72,218 Connecticut $71,298 New York $70,924

Hawaii $69,730 Rhode Island $69,169 Maryland $68,789 Minnesota $68,269 Colorado $68,069 Illinois $68,002 Oregon $67,748 Delaware $67,562

New Hampshire $67,444 Virginia $67,181 Pennsylvania $66,414 Nevada $66,027 North Dakota $65,900 Michigan $65,700 Wisconsin $65,627 Vermont $65,480

Texas $65,073 Maine $65,047 Arizona $65,007 Ohio $64,960 Georgia $64,346 Indiana $64,039 Wyoming $63,979 Utah $63,886

Iowa $63,846 Kansas $63,525 Louisiana $63,432 North Carolina $63,399 Missouri $63,385 Florida $63,125 Montana $62,985 Nebraska $62,852

Kentucky $62,778 South Carolina $62,511 Tennessee $62,345 Idaho $62,278 New Mexico $61,791 Oklahoma $61,684 Alabama $61,291 South Dakota $60,630

Arkansas $60,270 West Virginia $60,076 Mississippi $59,496

Top Paying Cities for OTR Drivers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $70,304
Albion: $69,136
Ashaway: $70,570

Adamsville, RI $70,304 Albion, RI $69,136 Ashaway, RI $70,570 Barrington, RI $69,136 Block Island, RI $70,204 Bradford, RI $70,524 Bristol, RI $69,069 Carolina, RI $69,950

Charlestown, RI $70,023 Chepachet, RI $69,003 Clayville, RI $69,069 Coventry, RI $69,003 West Greenwich, RI $68,956 East Greenwich, RI $69,049 Exeter, RI $70,524 Fiskeville, RI $69,136

Forestdale, RI $69,069 Foster, RI $68,956 Glendale, RI $68,956 Greene, RI $69,730 Greenville, RI $69,136 Harmony, RI $69,116 Harrisville, RI $69,003 Hope, RI $69,136

Hope Valley, RI $70,570 Hopkinton, RI $70,591 Jamestown, RI $69,883 Kenyon, RI $70,504 Little Compton, RI $70,277 Manville, RI $69,136 Mapleville, RI $68,956 Newport, RI $69,897

Middletown, RI $70,190 North Kingstown, RI $68,936 North Scituate, RI $69,116 Oakland, RI $69,023 Pascoag, RI $68,983 Pawtucket, RI $69,136 Central Falls, RI $69,136 Cumberland, RI $69,136

Lincoln, RI $69,136 Portsmouth, RI $69,616 Prudence Island, RI $69,003 Rockville, RI $70,591 Saunderstown, RI $69,923 Shannock, RI $70,484 Slatersville, RI $69,069 Slocum, RI $69,923

Tiverton, RI $70,324 Wakefield, RI $69,850 Kingston, RI $69,863 Narragansett, RI $69,877 Peace Dale, RI $69,850 Warren, RI $69,116 Warwick, RI $69,136 Westerly, RI $70,611

West Kingston, RI $69,903 West Warwick, RI $69,136 Wood River Junction, RI $70,524 Woonsocket, RI $69,069 North Smithfield, RI $69,116 Wyoming, RI $70,504 Providence, RI $69,136 Cranston, RI $69,136

North Providence, RI $69,136 East Providence, RI $69,136 Riverside, RI $69,136 Rumford, RI $69,136 Smithfield, RI $69,136 Johnston, RI $69,136

OTR Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an OTR Driver's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$64,669

Average $69,169/year

$76,947

$5,389

Average $5,764/month

$6,412

$1,244

Average $1,330/week

$1,480

$31

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,947	$6,412	$1,480	$37
Average	$69,169	$5,764	$1,330	$33
25th Percentile	$64,669	$5,389	$1,244	$31

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