As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Truck Owner Operator in Texas is $57,852, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,113 weekly, or $4,821 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $47,894 to $70,637. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,640) and 75th percentile ($64,544), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,637 per year. This $11,904 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, Texas Truck Owner Operator often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 6 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $47,894 TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $52,640 TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $57,852 TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $64,544 TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Truck Owner Operator Salary $70,637 TX July 01, 2026
25% $52,640 10% $47,894 90% $70,637 75% $64,544 $57,852 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $59,854 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $59,183 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $58,518 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $60,390 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $59,017 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $65,428 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $61,789 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $59,119 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $58,963 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $61,012 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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