Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Buckeye, Arizona (November 2026)
As of November 2026, CDL drivers in Buckeye, Arizona are earning a weekly average of $2,708 (median $2,150). Based on 1,155 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 4.8% ($2,845 → $2,708).
- median weekly pay fell by 2.3% ($2,200 → $2,150).
What CDL drivers are earning across Buckeye, Arizona
Across active CDL postings in Buckeye, 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) | $2,390 | $2,225 | 534 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,660 | $1,625 | 341 |
| Owner Operator | $7,399 | $7,500 | 280 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Buckeye, Arizona
Of active CDL postings in Buckeye, Arizona this month, 9% are regional and 90% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Buckeye, Arizona postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Buckeye, Arizona vs Arizona: the numbers that diverge
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Buckeye, Arizona differs most from Arizona — 7% above statewide.
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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- CDL driver salary in Arizona
How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated November 2026.