salary$59,770 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,550per year
Jobs in the area30,480people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Tempe?
Expensive. Rent of $1,953 a month takes 39.2% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Tempe, AZ?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $59,770 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $43,500 and $76,550.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Tempe?
Typical rent of $1,953 a month takes 39.2% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.