The average pastorâs salary of $28,000 a year is close to that of a teachersâ average salary in the United States which is $42,000 a year. As I stated before, these are the two lowest paid professionals with degrees in the nation.
Depending on what type of load and route youâll be taking as an owner operator they can be paid anywhere from $1.00 to $3.00 per mile gross. The main point of the game here is to cover your expenses and make as much profit as you can.
A majority of trucking companies pay between $0.28 and $0.40 cents per mile according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. A few companies do pay up to $0.45 cents per mile. These types of jobs require more skill and are for drivers with many years of experience.