Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Flagstaff, Arizona (November 2026)
In Flagstaff, Arizona as of November 2026, the average weekly CDL pay is $2,864 with a median of $2,250. Both figures are computed against currently-active job postings, not historical surveys. Based on 1,132 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 33% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,095. 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
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
How Flagstaff, Arizona compares to Arizona
| Flagstaff, Arizona | Arizona | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,864 | $2,520 | +14% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 91% | 86% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Flagstaff, Arizona sits 14% above the Arizona baseline.
Flagstaff, Arizona CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Flagstaff, 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) | $2,388 | $2,200 | 535 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,706 | $1,650 | 315 |
| Owner Operator | $7,409 | $7,500 | 282 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Flagstaff, Arizona
Of active CDL postings in Flagstaff, Arizona this month, 8% are regional and 91% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Flagstaff, Arizona postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 68%.
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.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Flagstaff, Arizona
- Best owner-operator companies in Flagstaff, Arizona
- CDL driver salary in Arizona
Where this data comes from
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated November 2026.