Owner Operator OTR Salary in Columbia, SC

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Owner Operator OTR in Columbia, SC is $77,921. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Owner Operator OTR in Columbia, SC can go up to $94,979 and the lowest down to $63,752, but most earn between $70,505 and $86,850. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Owner Operator OTR in the United States.

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What is an Owner Operator OTR?

An Owner Operator OTR (Over the Road) is a professional truck driver who owns and operates their own commercial trucking business. They are responsible for transporting goods and materials over long distances, typically across state lines. Owner Operator OTR drivers are in charge of managing their own schedules, maintaining their trucks, and ensuring that deliveries are made on time and in good condition. They may work independently or contract with a transportation company to haul freight. This role requires strong driving skills, business acumen, and the ability to work independently while adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements.

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Average Salary Range for Owner Operator OTR in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
70505
86850
77921

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
73672
91854
82334
What is the average salary for Owner Operator OTR in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Owner Operator OTR in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Owner Operator OTR ranges from $70,505 to $86,850 with the average base salary of $77,921. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,672 to $91,854 with the average total cash compensation of $82,334.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $77,921 $70,505 - $86,850
Bonus $4,413 $3,167 - $5,004
Total Pay $82,334 $73,672 - $91,854
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Owner Operator OTR Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,010 - $83,777 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,961 - $87,412 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,863 - $92,218 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,558 - $84,451 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,174 - $87,674 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,907 - $88,577 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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