As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for truck driver owner operator in Rhode Island is $53,103, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,021 weekly, or $4,425 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 Rhode Island vary widely, spanning from $43,966 to $64,835. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,320) and 75th percentile ($59,244), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,835 per year. This $10,924 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, Rhode Island truck driver owner operator often earn 3.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 21 companies. However, Rhode Island currently ranks 10 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 $43,966 RI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $48,320 RI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $53,103 RI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $59,244 RI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $64,835 RI August 01, 2026
25% $48,320 10% $43,966 90% $64,835 75% $59,244 $53,103 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 Coventry, RI Avg. Salary $55,129 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Cumberland, RI Avg. Salary $55,240 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location East Providence, RI Avg. Salary $54,892 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Narragansett, RI Avg. Salary $55,363 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Tiverton, RI Avg. Salary $55,553 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Westerly, RI Avg. Salary $55,509 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Woonsocket, RI Avg. Salary $55,412 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, RI Avg. Salary $55,601 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, RI Avg. Salary $55,131 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ashaway, RI Avg. Salary $55,495 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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