Owner Operator Salary in Dayton, OH

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How much does an Owner Operator make in Dayton, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Owner Operator in Dayton, OH is $62,710. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,787 to a high of $79,587, with most professionals earning between $55,423 and $71,544.

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Average Salary Range for Owner Operator in Dayton, OH

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
55423
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62710

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
55840
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63195
What is the average salary for Owner Operator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Owner Operator in Dayton, OH. The base salary for Owner Operator ranges from $55,423 to $71,544 with the average base salary of $62,710. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,840 to $72,362 with the average total cash compensation of $63,195.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $62,710 $55,423 - $71,544
Bonus $485 $418 - $818
Total Pay $63,195 $55,840 - $72,362
* 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 Salary Near Dayton, OH

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Middletown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,193 - $71,249 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,338 - $68,854 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,417 - $71,537 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,646 - $71,833 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Covington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,646 - $71,833 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Columbus, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,760 - $71,981 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
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About Dayton, Ohio    Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Gree....More

Dayton, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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