What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Van Owner Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Van Owner Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (157.3% above average), followed by Whitehorse, YT and Carcross, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $144,463 $12,038 $2,778 $69.45 Whitehorse, YT $143,544 $11,962 $2,760 $69.01 Carcross, YT $143,460 $11,955 $2,758 $68.97 Haines Junction, YT $142,970 $11,914 $2,749 $68.74 North Cowichan, BC $142,549 $11,879 $2,741 $68.53 Duncan, BC $142,001 $11,833 $2,730 $68.27 Victoria, BC $141,142 $11,761 $2,714 $67.86 Alberton, PE $139,824 $11,652 $2,688 $67.22 Courtenay, BC $139,449 $11,620 $2,681 $67.04 Saint John, NB $138,532 $11,544 $2,664 $66.60

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Q: How much does a Van Owner Operator make?

The average annual pay for a van owner operator in the United States is $56,156 a year — that works out to approximately $27.00 an hour. The middle 80% of Van Owner Operators earn between $45,000 (10th percentile) and $66,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Van Owner Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Van Owner Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Otr Flatbed Company Truck Driver at $33,844 (60.3%) above Van Owner Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Otr Flatbed Company Truck Driver $90,000 $7,500 $1,730 $43.27 Dry Bulk Trucking $63,499 $5,291 $1,221 $30.53 No Experience Truck Driver $56,348 $4,695 $1,083 $27.09 Refrigerated Truck $46,621 $3,885 $896 $22.41 Truck Broker $44,948 $3,745 $864 $21.61

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Van Owner Operator Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$56,156

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Ohio

$54,241

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How much does a Van Owner Operator make?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average annual pay for a Van Owner Operator in the United States is $56,156 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $27.00 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,079/week or $4,679/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $81,000 and as low as $40,000, the majority of Van Owner Operator salaries currently range between $45,000 (25th percentile) to $63,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $66,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Van Owner Operator varies greatly (by as much as 18500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Van Owner Operator in your area makes on average $54,241 per year, or $1,915 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $56,156. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Van Owner Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Van Owner Operator 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 Van Owner Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Van Owner Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $87,304 (155.5%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $88,307 (157.3%) above the $56,156 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and Saint John, NB, , 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 Van Owner Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$144,463	$12,038	$2,778	$69.45
Whitehorse, YT	$143,544	$11,962	$2,760	$69.01
Carcross, YT	$143,460	$11,955	$2,758	$68.97
Haines Junction, YT	$142,970	$11,914	$2,749	$68.74
North Cowichan, BC	$142,549	$11,879	$2,741	$68.53
Duncan, BC	$142,001	$11,833	$2,730	$68.27
Victoria, BC	$141,142	$11,761	$2,714	$67.86
Alberton, PE	$139,824	$11,652	$2,688	$67.22
Courtenay, BC	$139,449	$11,620	$2,681	$67.04
Saint John, NB	$138,532	$11,544	$2,664	$66.60

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Van Owner Operator Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Van Owner Operator category.

For example Otr Flatbed Company Truck Driver jobs pay as much as $33,844 (60.3%) more than the average Van Owner Operator salary of $56,156. If you're qualified, finding work as a Otr Flatbed Company Truck Driver may help you make more money than that of the average Van Owner Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Otr Flatbed Company Truck Driver	$90,000	$7,500	$1,730	$43.27
Dry Bulk Trucking	$63,499	$5,291	$1,221	$30.53
No Experience Truck Driver	$56,348	$4,695	$1,083	$27.09
Refrigerated Truck	$46,621	$3,885	$896	$22.41
Truck Broker	$44,948	$3,745	$864	$21.61

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