The average salary for a Truck Driver in Omaha is 59,831 $ per year on a 40-hour full-time equivalent, or 4,986 $ gross per month and 28.77 $ gross per hour. The reported full-time salary range is 32,000 $ to 110,222 $. The analysis is based on 31 salary reports from workers and employers in Omaha. Part-time salaries are proportionally converted to 40 weekly hours so the values are comparable.
| Date | Job title | Weekly hours | Reported gross/year | Normalized to 40h/year | Gross/month 40h | Gross/hour 40h | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | Specialized Oversize Load Driver (Senior) | 42.0 h | 98,000 $ | 93,333 $ | 7,778 $ | 44.87 $ | I transport oversized and specialized loads requiring permits and escorts. I'm a senior driver with a specific skill set, work about 42 hours weekly, and the specialty work pays a premium. |
| 06/20/2026 | Driver / Warehouse Float (Small Business) | 38.0 h | 40,000 $ | 42,105 $ | 3,509 $ | 20.24 $ | I split time driving deliveries and working in the warehouse for a small family-run distributor. I'm full-time at 38 hours and the hybrid role increased my base pay modestly. |
| 05/31/2026 | Interstate Refrigerated Owner-Operator | 44.0 h | 105,000 $ | 95,455 $ | 7,955 $ | 45.89 $ | I own and operate a refrigerated truck for interstate dry/frozen freight. I average about 44 hours per week running longer lanes; seasonal demand has boosted my gross revenue. |
| 04/25/2026 | Senior Logistics Driver (Lead) | 40.0 h | 78,000 $ | 78,000 $ | 6,500 $ | 37.50 $ | I'm a senior driver with lead responsibilities coordinating loads for other drivers at a regional carrier. I'm full-time and work 40 hours weekly with occasional extra coordination duties. |
| 03/09/2026 | Last-Mile Delivery Driver (Part-time) | 32.0 h | 26,000 $ | 32,500 $ | 2,708 $ | 15.63 $ | I work part-time doing last-mile delivery for a local courier service, averaging 32 hours per week during peak seasons. The position is seasonal but consistent while active. |
| 01/14/2026 | Freight Hauler / Owner-Operator (Independent) | 43.0 h | 91,000 $ | 84,651 $ | 7,054 $ | 40.70 $ | I run an independent trucking operation focusing on regional freight lanes. I average about 43 hours a week; my gross earnings increased with higher freight rates in recent years. |
| 10/30/2025 | Team Regional Driver (Experienced) | 44.0 h | 82,000 $ | 74,545 $ | 6,212 $ | 35.84 $ | As part of a two-driver team on regional runs, I average 44 hours a week including driving and handoffs. Experience and team performance bonuses pushed my gross earnings up. |
| 07/22/2025 | Dedicated Fleet Driver (Large Corporation) | 40.0 h | 75,000 $ | 75,000 $ | 6,250 $ | 36.06 $ | I'm a dedicated driver for a large national retailer's fleet, handling a single dedicated route. I'm full-time and hourly-equivalent pay plus benefits put me at about $75k annually. |
| 05/05/2025 | Local Route Driver (Non-CDL) | 40.0 h | 33,000 $ | 33,000 $ | 2,750 $ | 15.87 $ | I drive a non-CDL route truck for local deliveries across Omaha. I'm full-time at 40 hours and the role is steady but has limited overtime. |
| 03/19/2025 | Hazmat / Tanker Owner-Operator | 45.0 h | 124,000 $ | 110,222 $ | 9,185 $ | 52.99 $ | I run my own tanker operation hauling hazardous liquids under contract. I average 45 hours a week including driving and compliance paperwork; gross revenue reflects the specialty and risk. |
| 01/07/2025 | Expedited Freight Driver | 40.0 h | 69,000 $ | 69,000 $ | 5,750 $ | 33.17 $ | I drive expedited, time-sensitive freight regionally for a growing carrier. I'm full-time at 40 hours and earn a higher hourly rate plus on-time bonuses. |
| 09/12/2024 | Local CDL Driver (Part-time evenings) | 20.0 h | 21,000 $ | 42,000 $ | 3,500 $ | 20.19 $ | I work part-time evening routes for a local store chain moving product to city locations. I average 20 hours a week and enjoy the schedule for supplemental income. |
| 06/30/2024 | Owner-Operator (Flatbed Specialist) | 45.0 h | 112,000 $ | 99,556 $ | 8,296 $ | 47.86 $ | I operate my own flatbed trucking business, hauling specialized oversized loads nationwide. I average about 45 hours per week including load prep and paperwork; gross revenue is higher but expenses are substantial. |
| 04/27/2024 | Interstate Solo Driver (Mid-level) | 40.0 h | 64,000 $ | 64,000 $ | 5,333 $ | 30.77 $ | I do solo interstate runs with a national company. I work full-time hours and get paid with a mix of mileage and accessorial pay that increased over the last year. |
| 01/18/2024 | Private Contract Driver (Retail Distribution) | 40.0 h | 47,000 $ | 47,000 $ | 3,917 $ | 22.60 $ | I drive contracted routes for a retail distributor in and around Omaha. I'm full-time at 40 hours and the job includes some weekend rotation and benefits. |
| 10/02/2023 | Local Straight Truck Driver (Entry-level) | 38.0 h | 35,000 $ | 36,842 $ | 3,070 $ | 17.71 $ | I drive a straight truck for local deliveries in Omaha for a small business. I'm full-time and work roughly 38 hours per week learning the routes. |
| 07/11/2023 | Regional High-Value Freight Driver | 40.0 h | 59,000 $ | 59,000 $ | 4,917 $ | 28.37 $ | I handle high-value, time-sensitive regional freight for a logistics company. I'm full-time at 40 hours and receive performance bonuses tied to on-time delivery. |
| 03/06/2023 | Driver Trainer / Lead Driver | 42.0 h | 72,000 $ | 68,571 $ | 5,714 $ | 32.97 $ | I serve as a driver trainer and lead for a large fleet. I have supervisory duties and drive part of the week; my schedule averages 42 hours including training sessions. |
| 11/20/2022 | Bulk Tanker Driver (Senior) | 40.0 h | 66,000 $ | 66,000 $ | 5,500 $ | 31.73 $ | I transport bulk liquids for a regional chemical distributor. I'm a senior driver with specialized endorsements and work full-time at 40 hours a week. |
| 06/29/2022 | Team Owner-Operator | 44.0 h | 98,000 $ | 89,091 $ | 7,424 $ | 42.83 $ | My partner and I operate as a two-person owner-operator team. We run coast-to-coast loads and I handle both driving and logistics; I average 44 hours weekly and retain gross revenue before expenses. |
| 02/14/2022 | Sleeper Berth Long-Haul Driver | 40.0 h | 61,000 $ | 61,000 $ | 5,083 $ | 29.33 $ | I run long stretches in a sleeper berth as an over-the-road truck driver for a large carrier. I'm salaried-like but average 40 hours driving-related duties per week. |
| 11/02/2021 | Local Shuttle Driver (Part-time) | 30.0 h | 24,000 $ | 32,000 $ | 2,667 $ | 15.38 $ | I drive a local shuttle for a distribution center on a part-time schedule of about 30 hours weekly. The role is consistent but doesn't come with benefits. |
| 06/18/2021 | Owner-Operator (Small Business) | 45.0 h | 78,000 $ | 69,333 $ | 5,778 $ | 33.33 $ | I run my own small trucking business as an owner-operator doing long-haul work. I average about 45 hours a week including admin and driving; this is my gross take before vehicle expenses. |
| 09/08/2020 | Hazmat CDL Driver | 40.0 h | 47,000 $ | 47,000 $ | 3,917 $ | 22.60 $ | I carry hazmat loads for a regional carrier. I'm full-time (40 hours) and the extra certification earns me a premium on top of base pay. |
| 03/30/2020 | Short-Haul Night Driver (Part-time) | 25.0 h | 22,000 $ | 35,200 $ | 2,933 $ | 16.92 $ | I work part-time nights moving freight within Omaha and nearby suburbs. I average 25 hours a week and am paid hourly without benefits. |
| 10/10/2019 | Intermodal Driver | 36.0 h | 41,000 $ | 45,556 $ | 3,796 $ | 21.90 $ | I handle chassis moves between rail yards and warehouses for a local terminal operator. I'm full-time but my weekly hours average 36 due to predictable dock schedules. |
| 04/21/2019 | Flatbed Driver (Mid-level) | 40.0 h | 45,000 $ | 45,000 $ | 3,750 $ | 21.63 $ | I haul flatbed freight regionally for a mid-sized company. I'm full-time at 40 hours and have to secure and tarping loads, which added responsibilities and pay. |
| 12/03/2018 | Long-Haul Team Driver | 42.0 h | 52,000 $ | 49,524 $ | 4,127 $ | 23.81 $ | I run long-haul routes as part of a two-person team for a national carrier. I log 42 hours on average per week often with extended driving shifts and overnight runs. |
| 05/16/2018 | Refrigerated (Reefer) Truck Driver | 38.0 h | 38,000 $ | 40,000 $ | 3,333 $ | 19.23 $ | I drive a refrigerated box for a small food distributor in the area. I'm full-time and average about 38 hours per week handling temperature-sensitive loads. |
| 11/02/2017 | Regional CDL-A Driver | 40.0 h | 36,000 $ | 36,000 $ | 3,000 $ | 17.31 $ | I've been a regional driver for a mid-sized carrier since I got my CDL. I work steady 40-hour weeks with occasional paid layovers; most of my pay was hourly with bonuses. |
| 08/14/2016 | Local Delivery Driver (Entry-level) | 35.0 h | 30,000 $ | 34,286 $ | 2,857 $ | 16.48 $ | I started here as an entry-level local delivery driver at a small logistics firm. I'm full-time and work 35 hours a week doing short-haul deliveries around Omaha. This is my first driving job with a CDL. |
The average salary for a Truck Driver in Omaha is 59,831 $ per year on a 40-hour basis, or 4,986 $ gross per month.
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