How much does an OTR Truck Driver make in the United States? The average OTR Truck Driver salary in the United States is $52,765 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $46,154 and $61,028. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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OTR Truck Driver

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Whiteline Express Ltd - LINCOLN , IL
Job Description. OTR CDL A TRUCK DRIVER - Home Most Weekends. $2,500 Sign-on Bonus. (Manual Transmission Exp. Required). Whiteline Express, Ltd., headquartered
- 24 days ago
Job Description. 70 CPM (60 CPM base+ 10 CPM Safety/Productivity bonus. ). $1,500-$1,750 weekly gross average. 2200 - 2500 miles weekly on average. Brand new an
- 24 days ago
MGR Freight System, Inc. -
Job Description. MGR Freight Systems OTR Owner Operator Truck Drivers Earn Up to $90K Gross Annually that Respects Your Schedule and Home Time Needs. 80% of Gro
- 24 days ago
MGR Freight System, Inc. -
Job Description. MGR Freight Systems OTR Owner Operator Truck Drivers Earn Up to $90K Gross Annually that Respects Your Schedule and Home Time Needs. 80% of Gro
- 24 days ago
Oak Harbor Freight Lines - PORTLAND , OR
Evening Driving / MUST HAVE DOUBLES EXPERIENCE. Line Driver. Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family, where success and tradition meet in a regional trucking s
- 147 days ago
U.S. Army - PHILADELPHIA , PA
No Experience Necessary. ABOUT THIS JOB. THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE. As a Motor Transport Operator, you'll play an im
- 35 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of OTR Truck Driver in the United States. The base salary for OTR Truck Driver ranges from $46,154 to $61,028 with the average base salary of $52,765. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,444 to $61,778 with the average total cash compensation of $53,374.

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