As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for truck driver owner operator in Georgia is $49,400, equivalent to $24 per hour, $950 weekly, or $4,117 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 Georgia vary widely, spanning from $40,900 to $60,313. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,951) and 75th percentile ($55,112), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,313 per year. This $10,161 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, Georgia truck driver owner operator often earn 3.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 21 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 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 $40,900 GA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $44,951 GA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $49,400 GA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $55,112 GA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $60,313 GA August 01, 2026
25% $44,951 10% $40,900 90% $60,313 75% $55,112 $49,400 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 Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $47,103 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $50,796 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $48,442 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $47,138 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $46,912 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $47,004 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $47,061 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $47,043 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $46,588 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $48,208 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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