Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,430 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.77
10th percentile $38,670
90th percentile $71,210
Employed locally 1,480
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,670
    25th
    $45,380
    50th (median)
    $49,430
    75th
    $60,120
    90th
    $71,210

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,870
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,220
    Light Truck Drivers $39,950
    Bus Drivers, School $38,480
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,720
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $31,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona is $23.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.54 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Arizona is 13.9% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,670 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,380.