As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for truck driver owner operator in Texas is $49,958, equivalent to $24 per hour, $961 weekly, or $4,163 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $41,362 to $60,995. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,459) and 75th percentile ($55,735), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,995 per year. This $10,276 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, Texas truck driver owner operator often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 21 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $41,362 TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $45,459 TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $49,958 TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $55,735 TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile truck driver owner operator Salary $60,995 TX August 01, 2026
25% $45,459 10% $41,362 90% $60,995 75% $55,735 $49,958 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $47,793 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $47,257 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $46,726 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $48,221 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $47,125 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $52,244 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $49,338 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $47,206 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $47,081 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $48,718 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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