Owner Operator Salary in Seattle, WA

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How much does an Owner Operator make in Seattle, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Owner Operator in Seattle, WA is $71,626. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $55,724 to a high of $90,903, with most professionals earning between $63,302 and $81,716.

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Average Salary Range for Owner Operator in Seattle, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
63302
81716
71626

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
63780
82650
72180
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 Seattle, WA. The base salary for Owner Operator ranges from $63,302 to $81,716 with the average base salary of $71,626. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,780 to $82,650 with the average total cash compensation of $72,180.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $71,626 $63,302 - $81,716
Bonus $554 $477 - $934
Total Pay $72,180 $63,780 - $82,650
* 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 Seattle, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,819 - $79,802 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,302 - $81,716 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,239 - $81,635 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,939 - $79,957 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,939 - $79,957 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,146 - $80,223 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
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