salary$48,630 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Yuma, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,540per year
Jobs in the area1,040people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Yuma?
Expensive. Rent of $1,632 a month takes 40.3% 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 Yuma, AZ?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Yuma, AZ area is $48,630 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $36,960 and $75,540.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Yuma?
Typical rent of $1,632 a month takes 40.3% 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 Yuma, AZ metro area.