How much does a Truck Owner Operator make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Truck Owner Operator in Salem, OR is $53,973. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,742 to $62,093, with most professionals earning between $47,800 and $69,485.

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Truck Owner Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $47,800 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $50,742 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $53,973 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $62,093 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $69,485 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25% $50,742 10% $47,800 90% $69,485 75% $62,093 $53,973 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Truck Owner Operator in Salem, OR. The base salary for Truck Owner Operator ranges from $50,742 to $62,093 with the average base salary of $53,973. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,742 to $62,093 with the average total cash compensation of $53,973.

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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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