As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Truck Owner Operator in Montana is $56,004, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,077 weekly, or $4,667 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Truck Owner Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Truck Owner Operator in Montana vary widely, spanning from $46,367 to $68,377. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,960) and 75th percentile ($62,481), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,377 per year. This $11,521 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Safety Administration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Montana Truck Owner Operator often earn 5.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 6 companies. However, Montana currently ranks 39 nationwide for Truck 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 Owner Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $46,367 MT August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $50,960 MT August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $56,004 MT August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $62,481 MT August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $68,377 MT August 01, 2026
25% $50,960 10% $46,367 90% $68,377 75% $62,481 $56,004 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Truck Owner Operator ?

An owner-operator is a small business owner who typically also runs the day-to-day operations of the company. Owner-operators are found in many business models and franchising companies in many different industries like restaurant chains, health care, logistics, maintenance, repair, and operations. In the United States and Canada, the term typically refers to independent contractors who hire out and drive their own semi-trailer trucks. In trucking, it is a self-employed commercial truck driver or a small business that operates trucks for transporting goods over highways for its customers. Mos...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Belgrade, MT Avg. Salary $62,490 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $62,402 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $63,913 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $62,289 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $62,257 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $62,308 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $62,416 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $62,196 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $62,433 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $62,312 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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