CDL Owner Operator Salary

As of Mar 1, 2021, the average annual pay for a CDL Owner Operator in the United States is $157,942 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $75.93 an hour. This is the equivalent of $3,037/week or $13,162/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $342,500 and as low as $29,000, the majority of CDL Owner Operator salaries currently range between $76,000 (25th percentile) to $201,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $286,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a CDL Owner Operator varies greatly (by as much as $125,000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Based on recent job postings on ZipRecruiter, the CDL Owner Operator job market in both Ashburn, VA and the surrounding area is very active. A CDL Owner Operator in your area makes on average $160,109 per year, or $2,167 (1%) more than the national average annual salary of $157,942. Virginia ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for CDL Owner Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for CDL Owner Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for CDL Owner Operator Jobs

We’ve identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a CDL Owner Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is San Jose, CA, with Oakland, CA and Tanaina, AK close behind in the second and third positions. Tanaina, AK beats the national average by $34,016 (21.5%), and San Jose, CA furthers that trend with another $37,138 (23.5%) above the $157,942 average.

Significantly, San Jose, CA has a very active CDL Owner Operator job market as there are several companies currently hiring for this type of role.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a CDL Owner Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top ten cities varies very little at 7% between San Jose, CA and Seaside, CA, reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a CDL Owner Operator role.

Top 5 Best Paying Related CDL Owner Operator Jobs in the U.S.

We found at least five jobs related to the CDL Owner Operator job category that pay more per year than a typical CDL Owner Operator salary. Top examples of these roles include: Drivers Owner Operator, Owner Operator Truck Driver, and Flatbed Owner Operator.

Importantly, all of these jobs are paid between $22,831 (14.5%) and $47,016 (29.8%) more than the average CDL Owner Operator salary of $157,942. If you’re qualified, getting hired for one of these related CDL Owner Operator jobs may help you make more money than that of the average CDL Owner Operator position.