Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Salary in Phoenix, AZ
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median $59,770 a year — 2% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $48,920 take-home, or $4,077 a month.
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- Federal income tax$4,992
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,706
- Medicare (1.45%)$867
- Arizona income tax$1,286
- Take-home pay$48,920
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.50% state
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver pay by experience in Phoenix, AZ
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,500 | $20.91 | $36,254 | $3,021 |
| 25th percentile | $48,330 | $23.24 | $40,014 | $3,334 |
| Median (50th) | $59,770 | $28.74 | $48,920 | $4,077 |
| 75th percentile | $68,700 | $33.03 | $55,652 | $4,638 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,550 | $36.80 | $60,978 | $5,081 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Arizona resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $59,770 buys in Phoenix, AZ
Prices in Phoenix, AZ are 3.3% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.21× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver's $48,920 take-home pay has the buying power of $47,350 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver jobs are about as common in Phoenix, AZ as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.97).
Best-paying cities for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, adjusted for cost of living
Phoenix, AZ ranks #86 of 134 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln, NE | $81,790 | $63,527 | $69,367 |
| 2 | Memphis, TN | $63,070 | $52,857 | $57,341 |
| 3 | Sioux Falls, SD | $60,820 | $51,049 | $56,326 |
| 4 | Iowa City, IA | $61,960 | $50,262 | $54,926 |
| 5 | Toledo, OH | $60,410 | $49,841 | $54,497 |
| 6 | Fargo, ND | $58,900 | $49,506 | $54,480 |
| 7 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,900 | $47,920 | $53,865 |
| 8 | Youngstown, OH | $56,810 | $47,047 | $53,833 |
| 86 | Phoenix, AZ | $59,770 | $48,920 | $47,350 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 134 metros →
About the job: heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers’ license.
- Typical education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.8% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salaries elsewhere in Arizona
- Tucson, AZ — $56,640
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Phoenix, AZ?
The median heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver salary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $59,770 a year, or about $28.74 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $48,330 and $68,700.
What is a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver’s take-home pay in Phoenix, AZ?
On the median $59,770 salary, a single filer living in Arizona takes home about $48,920 a year ($4,077 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,286 in Arizona taxes in 2026.
Is Phoenix, AZ a good place to work as a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver?
Pay here is 2% above the national median of $58,640. Local prices are 3.3% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $47,350 would in a typical U.S. city. Phoenix, AZ ranks #86 of 134 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver afford rent in Phoenix, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Phoenix, AZ is $1,583 a month ($1,839 for two bedrooms) — 39% of a median heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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