Light Truck Drivers Salary in Tucson, AZ

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

Median annual salary $46,350 +5% vs national
Median hourly $22.29
10th percentile $31,090
90th percentile $80,860
Employed locally 1,930
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,090
    25th
    $35,320
    50th (median)
    $46,350
    75th
    $50,660
    90th
    $80,860

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 68% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,620
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $44,760
    Yuma, AZ $44,570
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,530
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $43,890

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,710
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Tucson, AZ is $22.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.82 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Tucson, AZ is 5% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Tucson?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,090 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,320.