Truck Driver Salary in Arizona
Complete 2026 salary data for CDL and non-CDL truck drivers in Arizona. Compare pay by license type, see cost of living adjustments, and find the highest-paying cities.
CDL-A Avg
$58,870
CDL-B Avg
$46,800
Non-CDL Avg
$50,900
Owner-Op Gross
$210,000
Salary Comparison by License Type
How Arizona truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.
Cost of Living in Arizona
Arizona's cost of living is 3% above the national average. Factor this into salary comparisons with lower-cost states.
Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay
Nominal CDL-A Salary
$58,870
Adjusted Purchasing Power
$57,155
After adjusting for Arizona's cost of living index of 103, a CDL-A salary of $58,870 provides the same purchasing power as $57,155 in an average-cost area. This means the higher nominal salary is partially offset by higher expenses.
Which Arizona metros pay best?
Our estimate for each of these markets, built from the Arizona average scaled for metro size. Where two metros show the same number it is because they sit in the same population band — we do not hold data fine-grained enough to separate them, and we would rather say so than invent a difference.
Salary by City in Arizona
Explore detailed truck driver salary data for individual cities in Arizona, including cost of living adjustments, top employers, and local market trends.
| City | CDL-A Avg | Cost of Living | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $65,934 | 100 | Rising |
| Tucson | $63,580 | 94 | Rising |
| Flagstaff | $56,515 | 101 | Stable |
| Lake Havasu City | $56,515 | 96 | Stable |
Salary Trend in Arizona
Arizona trucking pay has climbed steadily as Phoenix metro expansion and e-commerce distribution center growth create strong demand for regional and last-mile drivers.
Arizona vs National Average
| Category | AZ | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Average | $58,870 | $59,710 | $-840 |
| Cost of Living | 103 | 100 | +3 |
| Adjusted Pay | $57,155 | $59,710 | $-2,555 |
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Arizona
Pay on this page is the statewide picture. These are the actual seats we are filling in Arizona, each with its own pay, home time and requirements.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$62,500 - $88,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$68,000 - $96,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$55,000 - $78,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$51,500 - $72,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$52,000 - $73,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$56,500 - $79,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$44,500 - $63,000/year · Home daily
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Arizona
What do CDL-A drivers earn in Arizona?
CDL-A drivers in Arizona average $58,870 annually. Phoenix-area drivers often earn more due to the concentration of distribution centers and cross-border freight from Mexico.
Is Arizona good for trucking careers?
Arizona is excellent for trucking careers with year-round freight demand, major I-10 and I-40 corridor traffic, and a growing number of Amazon, UPS, and FedEx distribution hubs in the Phoenix metro.
How does Arizona trucker pay compare to neighboring states?
Arizona pay is competitive with Nevada and New Mexico, though below California. The lower cost of living gives Arizona drivers better purchasing power than California counterparts.
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