Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Arizona
Median annual wage in Arizona: $58,080 -1.0% vs national
Arizona vs United States
| Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $58,080 | $58,640 |
| Median hourly | $27.92 | $28.19 |
| Employment | 40,150 | 2,062,040 |
| Location quotient | 0.93 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Arizona) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
A closer look
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $42,580, median pay is $58,080, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $76,550.
The mean wage of $58,870 sits 1.4% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Arizona?
The median annual wage in Arizona is $58,080 ($27.92 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Arizona compare to the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
The Arizona median of $58,080 is 1.0% lower than the U.S. median of $58,640.
How many heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers work in Arizona?
Approximately 40,150 are employed in Arizona, per BLS OES.