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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,080
Median Annual Salary
▲
+8.2% vs 2024
$58,870
Mean Salary
$58,080
Median Salary
$27.92
Hourly Rate
40,150 people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona earn a median salary of $58,080 per year ($4,840/month).
This is 0.3% below the national average of $58,233.
Arizona ranks #32 out of 51 states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay.
Approximately 40,150 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 8.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Transportation
4.02
Public Safety and Security
3.87
Customer and Personal Service
3.69
English Language
3.56
Law and Government
3.05
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(54.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona range from $42,580 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $76,550 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,550 and $65,580.
Median $58,080
P10: $42,580P25: $47,550P75: $65,580P90: $76,550
10th
$42,580
25th
$47,550
Median
$58,080
75th
$65,580
90th
$76,550
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,580
$20.47
$3,548
25th Percentile
$47,550
$22.86
$3,962
Median (50th)
$58,080
$27.92
$4,840
75th Percentile
$65,580
$31.53
$5,465
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$76,550
$36.80
$6,379
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,870 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#32
Arizona ranks #32 of 51 states
$58,233
National avg. for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona is $58,080 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,870.
What is the salary range for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona?
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona range from $42,580 at the 10th percentile to $76,550 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,550 and $65,580.
What is the starting salary for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona?
Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers positions in Arizona typically start around $42,580 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,550 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 40,150 people are employed as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona is approximately $27.92 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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