How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Tucson?
$56,640a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $27.23 an hour or $4,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.23
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 211 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 3,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,300Median: $56,640Highest 10%: $72,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,300 | $18.89 | |
| 25th | $46,940 | $22.57 | |
| Median | $56,640 | $27.23 | |
| 75th | $59,220 | $28.47 | |
| 90th | $72,960 | $35.08 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $59,770 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $58,210 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $55,750 |
| Yuma, AZ | $48,630 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $48,060 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $46,250 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $206,100 |
| Commercial Pilot | $109,500 |
| Transportation Inspector | $78,480 |
| Flight Attendant | $75,610 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $64,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $58,540 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $45,630 |
| Bus Driver | $43,990 |
| Aircraft Service Attendant | $43,780 |
| Light Truck Driver | $43,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $27.23 ($56,640 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $56,640 against $58,640 nationally, 3% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $58,080, so Tucson pays 2% less.
Where does Tucson rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
211 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,960 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.