Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Apache Junction, Arizona (November 2026)
Active CDL job postings in Apache Junction, Arizona pay $2,705/week on average (median $2,112) through November 2026. Based on 1,158 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 33% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,988. Arizona sits on the I-10 east-west corridor and the I-19 border route to Nogales, with major freight flows through Phoenix and Tucson and growing semiconductor manufacturing in the Phoenix metro.
What changed in November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 4.7% ($2,839 → $2,705).
- median weekly pay fell by 4% ($2,200 → $2,112).
Apache Junction, Arizona CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Apache Junction, Arizona this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,391 | $2,200 | 534 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,661 | $1,617 | 343 |
| Owner Operator | $7,373 | $7,500 | 281 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Apache Junction, Arizona
Of active CDL postings in Apache Junction, Arizona this month, 9% are regional and 90% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Apache Junction, Arizona CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
How Apache Junction, Arizona compares to Arizona
Apache Junction, Arizona's biggest divergence from Arizona is on average weekly pay, 7% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Arizona
Arizona freight runs on the I-19 / I-10 corridor from the Nogales border crossing — one of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — through Tucson and Phoenix metro distribution. Semiconductor fabs in the Phoenix metro add a high-value freight segment on top of the regional distribution base. Summer heat is the dominant operational variable: ambient temperatures above 110°F change how equipment behaves and how long you can run before forced cooling stops. Arizona has a low flat state income tax.
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Where this data comes from
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated November 2026.