Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $28.74 an hour ($59,770 a year). About 30,480 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($58,640). It is 3% higher than the Arizona median ($58,080).
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.91 | $43,500 |
| 25% of workers | $23.23 | $48,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.74 | $59,770 |
| 75% of workers | $33.03 | $68,700 |
| 90% of workers | $36.80 | $76,550 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $59,770 | 30,480 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $58,210 | 1,020 |
| Tucson | $56,640 | 3,820 |
| Flagstaff | $55,750 | 480 |
| Yuma | $48,630 | 1,040 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $48,060 | 900 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $46,250 | 290 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 214,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $44,950 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,790 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $48,770 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,520 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $63,330 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $47,460 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $39,640 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $46,760 |
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