How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Phoenix?
$59,770a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $28.74 an hour or $4,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.74
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 94 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 30,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,500Median: $59,770Highest 10%: $76,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,500 | $20.91 | |
| 25th | $48,330 | $23.24 | |
| Median | $59,770 | $28.74 | |
| 75th | $68,700 | $33.03 | |
| 90th | $76,550 | $36.80 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $58,210 |
| Tucson, AZ | $56,640 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $55,750 |
| Yuma, AZ | $48,630 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $48,060 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $46,250 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $228,000 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $161,200 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,800 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $88,420 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $75,810 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,580 |
| Traffic Technician | $65,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,990 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,780 |
| Bus Driver | $57,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $28.74 ($59,770 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $59,770 against $58,640 nationally, 2% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $58,080, so Phoenix pays 3% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
94 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,550 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.