📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Heavy Truck Driver Salary in Arizona (2026)

Arizona · 1.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$53,777
per year
Median
$49,837
per year
Hourly
$25.85
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 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$35,677
25th Percentile — Junior$45,448
50th Percentile — Median$49,837
75th Percentile — Senior$67,434
90th Percentile — Top Earners$75,524
💡 Top-earning Heavy Truck Drivers in Arizona make up to $75,524 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
$47.5k
2021
$48.7k
2022
$49.9k
2023
$51.2k
2024
$52.5k
2025
$53.8k
2026
📈 Heavy Truck Driver 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 Truck Driver Salary by City in Arizona
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Phoenix $54,853 +2.0% High
Tucson $49,475 -8.0% High
Mesa $53,777 +0.0% High
Chandler $55,390 +3.0% High
Glendale $53,239 -1.0% High
Scottsdale $60,230 +12.0% High
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Heavy Truck Driver Job Market in Arizona
Key factors affecting compensation

Arizona is home to a strong job market for Heavy Truck Drivers. The state's key industries — Technology, Healthcare, Tourism — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $53,777 per year, Arizona's Heavy Truck Driver 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 $35,677–$45,448, while experienced Heavy Truck Drivers can command $67,434–$75,524.

Looking ahead, the Heavy Truck Driver 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 Truck Driver salary in Arizona is $53,777 per year in 2026, which is 1.0% below the national average of $54,320.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Heavy Truck Drivers 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 Truck Driver employment.
  • At $53,777/year, Arizona Heavy Truck Driver salaries are 1.0% lower than the national average of $54,320/year.