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Truck Driver Salary in Arizona (2026)
$27.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,798/year ($3,983/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 40,150 Truck Driver jobs in Arizona (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Truck Driver salary of $58,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,798 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $58,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,790 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,443 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,050 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,798 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,983 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Arizona?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Arizona is $58,080 per year ($27.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,550 and $65,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $58,080, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $47,798 per year ($3,983 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 40,150 Truck Driver jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.