As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for truck driver owner operator in Nebraska is $48,253, equivalent to $23 per hour, $928 weekly, or $4,021 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 Nebraska vary widely, spanning from $39,950 to $58,913. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,907) and 75th percentile ($53,833), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,913 per year. This $9,926 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, Nebraska truck driver owner operator often earn 5.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 21 companies. However, Nebraska currently ranks 40 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 $39,950 NE August 01, 2026
25th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $43,907 NE August 01, 2026
50th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $48,253 NE August 01, 2026
75th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $53,833 NE August 01, 2026
90th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $58,913 NE August 01, 2026
25% $43,907 10% $39,950 90% $58,913 75% $53,833 $48,253 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abie, NE Avg. Salary $49,522 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $49,422 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $49,110 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $49,287 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $49,292 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $49,198 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $48,494 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $49,062 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $49,169 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $49,514 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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