Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Arizona

$26,146 $84,853
10th pct Median: $49,333 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$26,146
25th Percentile$35,520
50th (Median)$49,333
75th Percentile$68,080
90th (Top Earners)$84,853
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arizona median salary of $49,333 for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers has the purchasing power of approximately $47,573 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arizona's higher cost of living (COL index: 103.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Arizona?
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona earn a median annual salary of $49,333 per year ($23.72/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $50,340.
Is Arizona a good state for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
Arizona pays slightly below the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Cost of living in Arizona is near the national average (COL index: 103.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 103.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $49,333 salary in Arizona has the purchasing power of approximately $47,573 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Arizona reduce real purchasing power.
How does Arizona compare to neighboring states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Arizona

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $303,722
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $300,096
3 Neurologists $289,688
4 Surgeons, All Other $288,630
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $266,442
6 Physicians, Pathologists $239,042
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $238,473
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $234,416
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arizona

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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