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

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

Median annual salary $46,400 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $61,580
Employed locally 1,270
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $39,860
    50th (median)
    $46,400
    75th
    $56,230
    90th
    $61,580

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 77% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 23% 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 Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$32,480
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$36,940
    Light Truck Drivers$44,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,950
    Driver/Sales Workers$36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Yuma, AZ is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Yuma, AZ is 19.2% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,860.