Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Sierra Vista, Arizona (May 2026)
In Sierra Vista, Arizona as of May 2026, the average weekly CDL pay is $2,999 with a median of $2,200. Both figures are computed against currently-active job postings, not historical surveys. Based on 1,043 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,954. 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 Sierra Vista, Arizona differs from the Arizona baseline
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Sierra Vista, Arizona differs most from Arizona — 15% above statewide.
What CDL drivers are earning across Sierra Vista, Arizona
Across active CDL postings in Sierra Vista, 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 | 472 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,666 | $1,650 | 300 |
| Owner Operator | $7,317 | $7,500 | 271 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Sierra Vista, Arizona
8% of Sierra Vista, Arizona's active CDL postings are regional and 90% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Sierra Vista, Arizona postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 88%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 69%.
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 Sierra Vista, Arizona
- Best owner-operator companies in Sierra Vista, Arizona
- CDL driver salary in Arizona
How we compile these 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.