As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Truck Owner Operator in New Jersey is $64,297, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,236 weekly, or $5,358 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 New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $53,233 to $78,502. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,506) and 75th percentile ($71,733), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,502 per year. This $13,227 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, New Jersey Truck Owner Operator often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 6 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 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 $53,233 NJ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $58,506 NJ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $64,297 NJ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $71,733 NJ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $78,502 NJ August 01, 2026
25% $58,506 10% $53,233 90% $78,502 75% $71,733 $64,297 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $75,293 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $75,566 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $75,363 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $74,580 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $76,541 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $74,939 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $71,638 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $74,436 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $75,572 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $74,931 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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