Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Prescott Valley, Arizona (November 2026)
Prescott Valley, Arizona, November 2026: CDL drivers average $2,858/week (median $2,200). Based on 1,135 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 33% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,055. 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
- median weekly pay fell by 2.2% ($2,250 → $2,200).
How Prescott Valley, Arizona compares to Arizona
| Prescott Valley, Arizona | Arizona | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,858 | $2,520 | +13% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 91% | 86% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Prescott Valley, Arizona sits 13% above the Arizona baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Prescott Valley, Arizona
Across active CDL postings in Prescott Valley, 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 | 534 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,702 | $1,650 | 321 |
| Owner Operator | $7,412 | $7,500 | 280 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Prescott Valley, Arizona
Of active CDL postings in Prescott Valley, Arizona this month, 9% are regional and 91% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 0%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Prescott Valley, 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 Prescott Valley, Arizona
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- CDL driver salary in Arizona
How we compile these 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 November 2026.