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$219,577
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Owner Operator is $219,577 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $148,133 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $71,444 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Owner Operator | $219,577 /yr |
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Top Paying Companies
For an Owner Operator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Owner Operator in United States. Employers include Amazon, Uber and UPS.
Top Paying Companies
For Owner Operator in United States
| 1 | Amazon | $346,731 | |
| 2 | Uber | $308,569 | |
| 3 | UPS | $295,862 | |
| 4 | FedEx Ground | $273,615 | |
| 5 | Myself | $268,665 | |
| 6 | TForce Freight | $264,336 | |
| 7 | Me, Myself and I | $254,228 | |
| 8 | Self Employed Chicago | $246,384 | |
| 9 | Mercer Transportation | $238,691 | |
| 10 | SelfEmployed.com | $236,383 |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Owner Operator in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Owner Operator in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $308,569, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $205,496, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $193,149, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $160,772, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $139,849.
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What is the pay outlook for Transportation?
Transportation salaries are growing rapidly as the demand for transportation workers grows. The increasing importance of e-commerce and global supply chains are likely to keep the need for transportation workers strong. Also, turnover in the transportation industry is high and an aging workforce is pushing employers to attract new workers to the industry through better pay and benefits.
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Owner Operator pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Owner Operator is $148,133 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Owner Operator salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 3225 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Owner Operator employees.
The highest salary for an Owner Operator in United States is $244,358 per year.
The lowest salary for an Owner Operator in United States is $89,801 per year.
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