verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

CDL Truck Driver Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$58,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.92/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
40,150
public U.S. Median
$58,640
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,689 #40 of 51

CDL Truck Driver pay in Arizona, explained

Truck drivers in Arizona earn a median of $58,080 per year ($27.92 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $58,640. Entry-level workers earn around $42,580, while the most experienced truck drivers reach about $76,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $58,080 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $58,080 is worth about $57,689 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #40 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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CDL Truck Driver pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,580
$20.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,080
$27.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,550
$36.80/hr

CDL Truck Driver pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $58,080 $57,689
Nevada $62,290 $62,303 −$4,210
Utah $60,620 $61,317 −$2,540
California $60,230 $54,398 −$2,150
New Mexico $50,500 $54,765 +$7,580

CDL Truck Driver in Arizona: FAQ

How much do truck drivers make in Arizona?

Truck drivers in Arizona earn a median of $58,080 per year ($27.92 per hour), compared with $58,640 nationally.

Does Arizona pay truck drivers well?

At $58,080, Arizona pays 1% below the national median for truck drivers. An estimated 40,150 work in the state.

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