Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $49,710 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.90
10th percentile $37,910
90th percentile $69,740
Employed locally 4,140
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,910
    25th
    $45,150
    50th (median)
    $49,710
    75th
    $60,740
    90th
    $69,740

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 73% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 27% 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
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $47,240
    Yuma, AZ $46,400

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,770
    Light Truck Drivers $46,350
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,250
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tucson, AZ is $23.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Tucson, AZ is 13.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,910 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,150.