How much does a light truck driver make in Phoenix?
$45,790a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $22.01 an hour or $3,816 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.01
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 13,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,400Median: $45,790Highest 10%: $93,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,400 | $17.02 | |
| 25th | $41,460 | $19.93 | |
| Median | $45,790 | $22.01 | |
| 75th | $55,200 | $26.54 | |
| 90th | $93,650 | $45.02 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $46,860 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $44,580 |
| Tucson, AZ | $43,260 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $42,740 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $40,590 |
| Yuma, AZ | $39,580 |
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 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $22.01 ($45,790 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $45,790 against $44,860 nationally, 2% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $45,140, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for light truck driver pay?
96 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,650 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.