Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Marana, Arizona (May 2026)
CDL pay in Marana, Arizona averages $2,983/week (median $2,150) through May 2026. Based on 1,111 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,999. Arizona sits on the I-10 cross-border corridor with Mexico, with major freight flows through Phoenix and Tucson and growing semiconductor manufacturing in the Phoenix metro.
What changed in May 2026
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Where Marana, Arizona differs from the Arizona baseline
Marana, Arizona's biggest divergence from Arizona is on average weekly pay, 14% above the state baseline.
How CDL pay breaks down in Marana, Arizona
Across active CDL postings in Marana, 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) | $2,265 | $2,100 | 495 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,651 | $1,625 | 328 |
| Owner Operator | $7,319 | $7,500 | 288 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Marana, Arizona drivers actually run
The route mix in Marana, Arizona this month tilts OTR: 8% regional, 90% OTR, 0% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Marana, Arizona postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 88%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Driving CDL in Arizona
Arizona freight runs on the I-10 cross-border corridor with Mexico — Nogales is one of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — and through Phoenix and Tucson 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 and generally favorable trucking regulations.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Marana, Arizona
- Best owner-operator companies in Marana, Arizona
- CDL driver salary in Arizona
The methodology behind the rankings
Carriers are scored against carriers in their own market. The composite is 30% compensation (pay + bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement cadence), 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits (W2 vs owner-op scoring), and 20% operational performance (responsiveness + fleet scale). No paid placement — the weights are the same for every carrier in the index. Updated May 2026.