As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of truck driver owner operator in the United States is $25. While Salary.com is seeing that truck driver owner operator salary in the US can go up to $30 or down to $20, but most earn between $22 and $27. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of truck driver owner operator in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary | $20 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary | $22 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary | $25 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary | $27 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary | $30 | US | August 01, 2026 |
The salary of a truck driver owner-operator can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, type of cargo, and the operational costs of running a trucking business. On average, owner-operators can earn between $100,000 and $200,000 annually, but this figure can fluctuate. Income is influenced by the number of miles driven, freight rates, and the efficiency of managing expenses like fuel, maintenance, and insurance. Additionally, owner-operators have the potential to increase earnings by securing contracts with freight brokers or companies, optimizing routes, and maintaini...
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0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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