How Much Do Local Owner Operator Truck Driver Jobs Pay per Week?

How much does a Local Owner Operator Truck Driver make?

As of Jan 20, 2023, the average weekly pay for a Local Owner Operator Truck Driver in the United States is $3,665 a week.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing weekly wages as high as $7,548 and as low as $567, the majority of Local Owner Operator Truck Driver wages currently range between $1,875 (25th percentile) to $5,442 (75th percentile) across the United States. The average pay range for a Local Owner Operator Truck Driver varies greatly (by as much as $3,567), 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 Local Owner Operator Truck Driver job market in both Ashburn, VA and the surrounding area is very active. A Local Owner Operator Truck Driver in your area makes on average $3,728 per week, or $63 (2%) more than the national average weekly salary of $3,665. Virginia ranks number 13 out of 50 states nationwide for Local Owner Operator Truck Driver salaries.

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

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Local Owner Operator Truck Driver Jobs

We’ve identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Local Owner Operator Truck Driver job is above the national average. Topping the list is San Mateo, CA, with Boston, MA and Daly City, CA close behind in the second and third positions. Daly City, CA beats the national average by $25,778 (13.5%), and San Mateo, CA furthers that trend with another $29,260 (15.4%) above the $190,597 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top ten cities varies very little at 3% between San Mateo, CA and Queens, NY, 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 Local Owner Operator Truck Driver role.

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Local Owner Operator Truck Driver Jobs in the U.S.

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

Importantly, all of these jobs are paid between $30,100 (15.8%) and $65,553 (34.4%) more than the average Local Owner Operator Truck Driver salary of $190,597. If you’re qualified, getting hired for one of these related Local Owner Operator Truck Driver jobs may help you make more money than that of the average Local Owner Operator Truck Driver position.