Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $47,240 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $37,510
90th percentile $63,750
Employed locally 870
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,510
    25th
    $40,670
    50th (median)
    $47,240
    75th
    $57,980
    90th
    $63,750

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 85% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 15% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $56,220
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $55,800
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $51,640
    Flagstaff, AZ $50,880
    Tucson, AZ $49,710
    Yuma, AZ $46,400

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,640
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,540
    Light Truck Drivers$38,340
    Driver/Sales Workers$37,520
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$52,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.87 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 17.8% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,510 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,670.