Updated September 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Prescott, Arizona (September 2026)
Prescott, Arizona, September 2026: CDL drivers average $2,862/week (median $2,200). Based on 1,142 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 33% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,038. 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.
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How Prescott, Arizona compares to Arizona
| Prescott, Arizona | Arizona | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,862 | $2,603 | +10% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 91% | 86% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Prescott, Arizona differs most from Arizona — 10% above statewide.
How CDL pay breaks down in Prescott, Arizona
Across active CDL postings in Prescott, 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) | $2,364 | $2,150 | 529 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,667 | $1,650 | 324 |
| Owner Operator | $7,268 | $7,500 | 289 |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Prescott, Arizona
9% of Prescott, Arizona's active CDL postings are regional and 91% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (0%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Prescott, Arizona postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 87%. 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 Prescott, Arizona
- Best owner-operator companies in Prescott, Arizona
- CDL driver salary in Arizona
The methodology behind the rankings
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 September 2026.