As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for truck driver owner operator in Arkansas is $46,271, equivalent to $22 per hour, $890 weekly, or $3,856 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for truck driver owner operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for truck driver owner operator in Arkansas vary widely, spanning from $38,309 to $56,493. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,103) and 75th percentile ($51,621), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,493 per year. This $9,518 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Retail Industry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Arkansas truck driver owner operator often earn 9.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 21 companies. However, Arkansas currently ranks 49 nationwide for truck driver owner operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
truck driver owner operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $38,309 AR August 01, 2026
25th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $42,103 AR August 01, 2026
50th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $46,271 AR August 01, 2026
75th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $51,621 AR August 01, 2026
90th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $56,493 AR August 01, 2026
25% $42,103 10% $38,309 90% $56,493 75% $51,621 $46,271 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Texarkana, AR Avg. Salary $46,563 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adona, AR Avg. Salary $46,882 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexander, AR Avg. Salary $47,665 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alicia, AR Avg. Salary $46,259 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alix, AR Avg. Salary $46,556 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alleene, AR Avg. Salary $46,348 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, AR Avg. Salary $46,345 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almyra, AR Avg. Salary $46,587 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpena, AR Avg. Salary $46,610 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AR Avg. Salary $46,396 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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