What are the main factors that influence an Owner Operator's salary?

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

How does experience change An Owner Operator's salary?

An Owner Operator's salary grows with experience: a Heavy Truck Driver I (0-1 years)earns $51,403, a Heavy Truck Driver II (1-3 years)earns $56,854, a Heavy Truck Driver III (3-5 years)earns $63,634, a Owner Operator (5-7 years)earns $70,218,

What are the highest paying states for an Owner Operator?

Owner Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Owner Operator roles are District of Columbia $75,612, California $75,325, Massachusetts $74,321. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Owner Operator roles make?

Salaries for Owner Operator level roles vary by specialization: Owner Operator OTR: $79,570; Owner Operator Team: $76,399; SEMI Tractor Truck Owner Operator: $68,204; dump truck owner operator: $61,916; Truck Owner Operator: $59,295.

Owner Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Owner Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Owner Operator in Rhode Island is $70,804 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Owner Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,037
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,211 to $78,777
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,029

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Owner Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,777	$6,565	$1,515	$38
Average	$70,804	$5,900	$1,362	$34
25th Percentile	$66,211	$5,518	$1,273	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Owner Operator Salaries

An Owner Operator'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 Owner Operator 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 Owner Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $75,612.
California: $75,325.
Massachusetts: $74,321.

District of Columbia $75,612 California $75,325 Massachusetts $74,321 Washington $74,048 New Jersey $74,021 Alaska $73,925 Connecticut $72,982 New York $72,600

Hawaii $71,378 Rhode Island $70,804 Maryland $70,415 Minnesota $69,882 Colorado $69,677 Illinois $69,609 Oregon $69,349 Delaware $69,158

New Hampshire $69,038 Virginia $68,769 Pennsylvania $67,984 Nevada $67,588 North Dakota $67,458 Michigan $67,253 Wisconsin $67,178 Vermont $67,028

Texas $66,611 Maine $66,584 Arizona $66,543 Ohio $66,495 Georgia $65,867 Indiana $65,552 Wyoming $65,491 Utah $65,395

Iowa $65,354 Kansas $65,027 Louisiana $64,931 North Carolina $64,897 Missouri $64,883 Florida $64,617 Montana $64,473 Nebraska $64,337

Kentucky $64,262 South Carolina $63,989 Tennessee $63,818 Idaho $63,750 New Mexico $63,251 Oklahoma $63,142 Alabama $62,739 South Dakota $62,063

Arkansas $61,694 West Virginia $61,496 Mississippi $60,902

Top Paying Cities for Owner Operators

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: $71,689
Albion: $71,083
Ashaway: $71,553

Adamsville, RI $71,689 Albion, RI $71,083 Ashaway, RI $71,553 Barrington, RI $70,896 Block Island, RI $71,291 Bradford, RI $71,510 Bristol, RI $71,169 Carolina, RI $71,392

Charlestown, RI $71,418 Chepachet, RI $71,276 Clayville, RI $71,077 Coventry, RI $71,081 West Greenwich, RI $71,277 East Greenwich, RI $71,033 Exeter, RI $71,257 Fiskeville, RI $70,895

Forestdale, RI $71,441 Foster, RI $71,238 Glendale, RI $71,447 Greene, RI $71,332 Greenville, RI $70,922 Harmony, RI $71,014 Harrisville, RI $71,416 Hope, RI $70,939

Hope Valley, RI $71,490 Hopkinton, RI $71,585 Jamestown, RI $71,346 Kenyon, RI $71,383 Little Compton, RI $71,678 Manville, RI $71,177 Mapleville, RI $71,290 Newport, RI $71,417

Middletown, RI $71,449 North Kingstown, RI $71,155 North Scituate, RI $71,014 Oakland, RI $71,367 Pascoag, RI $71,463 Pawtucket, RI $70,790 Central Falls, RI $70,822 Cumberland, RI $71,224

Lincoln, RI $70,893 Portsmouth, RI $71,410 Prudence Island, RI $71,263 Rockville, RI $71,574 Saunderstown, RI $71,303 Shannock, RI $71,387 Slatersville, RI $71,442 Slocum, RI $71,300

Tiverton, RI $71,627 Wakefield, RI $71,363 Kingston, RI $71,336 Narragansett, RI $71,383 Peace Dale, RI $71,354 Warren, RI $71,079 Warwick, RI $70,881 Westerly, RI $71,570

West Kingston, RI $71,359 West Warwick, RI $70,968 Wood River Junction, RI $71,460 Woonsocket, RI $71,445 North Smithfield, RI $71,283 Wyoming, RI $71,387 Providence, RI $70,770 Cranston, RI $70,779

North Providence, RI $70,788 East Providence, RI $70,775 Riverside, RI $70,797 Rumford, RI $70,787 Smithfield, RI $70,930 Johnston, RI $70,812

Owner Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Owner Operator'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

$66,211

Average $70,804/year

$78,777

$5,518

Average $5,900/month

$6,565

$1,273

Average $1,362/week

$1,515

$32

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,777	$6,565	$1,515	$38
Average	$70,804	$5,900	$1,362	$34
25th Percentile	$66,211	$5,518	$1,273	$32

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