📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Arizona (2026)

Arizona · 1.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$59,113
per year
Median
$58,054
per year
Hourly
$28.42
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$41,681
25th Percentile — Junior$49,451
50th Percentile — Median$58,054
75th Percentile — Senior$66,932
90th Percentile — Top Earners$72,299
💡 Top-earning Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss in Arizona make up to $72,299 per year. The job market in Arizona is rated strong, with key industries including Technology, Healthcare, Tourism.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$52.2k
2021
$53.6k
2022
$54.9k
2023
$56.3k
2024
$57.7k
2025
$59.1k
2026
📈 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries in Arizona have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Arizona's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary by City in Arizona
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Phoenix $60,295 +2.0% Very High
Tucson $54,384 -8.0% Very High
Mesa $59,113 +0.0% Very High
Chandler $60,886 +3.0% Very High
Glendale $58,522 -1.0% Very High
Scottsdale $66,207 +12.0% Very High
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Job Market in Arizona
Key factors affecting compensation

Arizona is home to a strong job market for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss. The state's key industries — Technology, Healthcare, Tourism — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $59,113 per year, Arizona's Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries are 1.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Arizona (index: 0.99) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Arizona can expect to earn $41,681–$49,451, while experienced Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss can command $66,932–$72,299.

Looking ahead, the Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers profession in Arizona is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Arizona is $59,113 per year in 2026, which is 1.0% below the national average of $59,710.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss the highest wages in Arizona due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Arizona has a strong job market with major industries in Technology, Healthcare, Tourism. This makes it one of the better states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers employment.
  • At $59,113/year, Arizona Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries are 1.0% lower than the national average of $59,710/year.