As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for truck driver owner operator in Maryland is $52,811, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,016 weekly, or $4,401 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 Maryland vary widely, spanning from $43,724 to $64,478. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,055) and 75th percentile ($58,918), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,478 per year. This $10,863 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, Maryland truck driver owner operator often earn 3.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 21 companies. However, Maryland currently ranks 11 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 $43,724 MD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $48,055 MD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $52,811 MD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $58,918 MD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $64,478 MD August 01, 2026
25% $48,055 10% $43,724 90% $64,478 75% $58,918 $52,811 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is A truck driver owner operator ?

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 Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $54,621 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $53,960 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $53,397 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $53,386 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $53,798 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $50,039 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $57,662 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $54,741 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $52,558 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $58,091 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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