What are the main factors that influence an OTR Flatbed Driver's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An OTR Flatbed Driver's salary?

An OTR Flatbed Driver's salary grows with experience: a OTR Flatbed Driver (0-2 years)earns $64,061, a Truck Dispatch Supervisor, Sr. (2-3 years)earns $71,386, a Truck Dispatch Manager (3-5 years)earns $98,751,

What are the highest paying states for an OTR Flatbed Driver?

OTR Flatbed Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for OTR Flatbed Driver roles are District of Columbia $68,975, California $68,713, Massachusetts $67,797. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of OTR Flatbed Driver roles make?

Salaries for OTR Flatbed Driver level roles vary by specialization: Owner Operator OTR: $79,570; OTR Driver: $66,712; Otr Team Driver: $60,248; Flatbed Truck Driver: $55,742; Flatbed Drivers: $55,244.

OTR Flatbed Driver Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an OTR Flatbed Driver make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an OTR Flatbed Driver in Rhode Island is $64,589 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an OTR Flatbed Driver's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,312
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,619 to $71,772
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,273

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OTR Flatbed Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,772	$5,981	$1,380	$35
Average	$64,589	$5,382	$1,242	$31
25th Percentile	$57,619	$4,802	$1,108	$28

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Key Factors That Influence OTR Flatbed Driver Salaries

An OTR Flatbed Driver's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do OTR Flatbed Driver Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract OTR Flatbed Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,975.
California: $68,713.
Massachusetts: $67,797.

District of Columbia $68,975 California $68,713 Massachusetts $67,797 Washington $67,548 New Jersey $67,523 Alaska $67,436 Connecticut $66,576 New York $66,227

Hawaii $65,112 Rhode Island $64,589 Maryland $64,234 Minnesota $63,748 Colorado $63,561 Illinois $63,499 Oregon $63,262 Delaware $63,088

New Hampshire $62,978 Virginia $62,733 Pennsylvania $62,016 Nevada $61,655 North Dakota $61,536 Michigan $61,350 Wisconsin $61,281 Vermont $61,144

Texas $60,764 Maine $60,739 Arizona $60,702 Ohio $60,658 Georgia $60,085 Indiana $59,798 Wyoming $59,742 Utah $59,655

Iowa $59,618 Kansas $59,319 Louisiana $59,232 North Carolina $59,200 Missouri $59,188 Florida $58,945 Montana $58,814 Nebraska $58,690

Kentucky $58,621 South Carolina $58,372 Tennessee $58,216 Idaho $58,154 New Mexico $57,699 Oklahoma $57,599 Alabama $57,232 South Dakota $56,615

Arkansas $56,279 West Virginia $56,098 Mississippi $55,556

Top Paying Cities for OTR Flatbed Drivers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $65,396
Albion: $64,844
Ashaway: $65,272

Adamsville, RI $65,396 Albion, RI $64,844 Ashaway, RI $65,272 Barrington, RI $64,673 Block Island, RI $65,033 Bradford, RI $65,233 Bristol, RI $64,922 Carolina, RI $65,125

Charlestown, RI $65,149 Chepachet, RI $65,019 Clayville, RI $64,838 Coventry, RI $64,841 West Greenwich, RI $65,020 East Greenwich, RI $64,798 Exeter, RI $65,002 Fiskeville, RI $64,672

Forestdale, RI $65,170 Foster, RI $64,985 Glendale, RI $65,175 Greene, RI $65,071 Greenville, RI $64,697 Harmony, RI $64,780 Harrisville, RI $65,147 Hope, RI $64,712

Hope Valley, RI $65,215 Hopkinton, RI $65,301 Jamestown, RI $65,083 Kenyon, RI $65,117 Little Compton, RI $65,386 Manville, RI $64,929 Mapleville, RI $65,032 Newport, RI $65,148

Middletown, RI $65,177 North Kingstown, RI $64,909 North Scituate, RI $64,781 Oakland, RI $65,102 Pascoag, RI $65,190 Pawtucket, RI $64,577 Central Falls, RI $64,605 Cumberland, RI $64,972

Lincoln, RI $64,670 Portsmouth, RI $65,142 Prudence Island, RI $65,008 Rockville, RI $65,291 Saunderstown, RI $65,044 Shannock, RI $65,121 Slatersville, RI $65,171 Slocum, RI $65,042

Tiverton, RI $65,340 Wakefield, RI $65,099 Kingston, RI $65,074 Narragansett, RI $65,117 Peace Dale, RI $65,091 Warren, RI $64,840 Warwick, RI $64,659 Westerly, RI $65,288

West Kingston, RI $65,095 West Warwick, RI $64,739 Wood River Junction, RI $65,188 Woonsocket, RI $65,174 North Smithfield, RI $65,026 Wyoming, RI $65,121 Providence, RI $64,558 Cranston, RI $64,567

North Providence, RI $64,574 East Providence, RI $64,562 Riverside, RI $64,583 Rumford, RI $64,573 Smithfield, RI $64,704 Johnston, RI $64,596

OTR Flatbed Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an OTR Flatbed Driver's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$57,619

Average $64,589/year

$71,772

$4,802

Average $5,382/month

$5,981

$1,108

Average $1,242/week

$1,380

$28

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,772	$5,981	$1,380	$35
Average	$64,589	$5,382	$1,242	$31
25th Percentile	$57,619	$4,802	$1,108	$28

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