Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $46,210 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.22
10th percentile $36,330
90th percentile $62,950
Employed locally 320
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,330
    25th
    $38,150
    50th (median)
    $46,210
    75th
    $55,590
    90th
    $62,950

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 78% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 22% 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
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $47,240

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,870
    Light Truck Drivers $44,760
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,100
    Bus Drivers, School $37,540
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Sierra Vista, AZ is $22.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 19.6% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,330 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,150.