As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for truck driver owner operator in New Jersey is $55,515, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,068 weekly, or $4,626 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 New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $45,963 to $67,780. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,515) and 75th percentile ($61,935), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,780 per year. This $11,420 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, New Jersey truck driver owner operator often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 21 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 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 $45,963 NJ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $50,515 NJ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $55,515 NJ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $61,935 NJ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $67,780 NJ August 01, 2026
25% $50,515 10% $45,963 90% $67,780 75% $61,935 $55,515 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $59,967 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $60,184 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $60,022 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $59,399 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $60,960 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $59,685 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $57,056 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $59,284 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $60,189 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $59,678 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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