Light Truck Drivers pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for light truck drivers is $22.01 an hour ($45,790 a year). About 13,820 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($44,860). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($45,140).
Pay range for light truck drivers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.02 | $35,400 |
| 25% of workers | $19.93 | $41,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.01 | $45,790 |
| 75% of workers | $26.54 | $55,200 |
| 90% of workers | $45.02 | $93,650 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $46,860 | 250 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $45,790 | 13,820 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $44,580 | 230 |
| Tucson | $43,260 | 2,270 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $42,740 | 520 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $40,590 | 330 |
| Yuma | $39,580 | 330 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for light truck drivers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 107,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,770 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $48,770 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $39,640 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $48,280 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,520 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $64,250 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $50,240 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $46,760 |
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