Owner Operator Salary in Tacoma, WA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Owner Operator in Tacoma, WA is $70,084. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,524 to a high of $88,946, with most professionals earning between $61,939 and $79,957.

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Average Salary Range for Owner Operator in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Owner Operator ranges from $61,939 to $79,957 with the average base salary of $70,084. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,406 to $80,871 with the average total cash compensation of $70,626.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $70,084 $61,939 - $79,957
Bonus $542 $467 - $914
Total Pay $70,626 $62,406 - $80,871
* 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 Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,939 - $79,957 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,939 - $79,957 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,939 - $79,957 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,720 - $78,382 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,239 - $81,635 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,819 - $79,802 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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