Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Yuma, Arizona (November 2026)
Yuma, Arizona CDL drivers earn $2,865 per week on average (median $2,250) as of November 2026. Based on 1,044 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 33% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,945. 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
- average weekly pay fell by 4.2% ($2,990 → $2,865).
- average sign-on bonus fell by 1.3% ($1,970 → $1,945).
Yuma, Arizona vs Arizona: the numbers that diverge
| Yuma, Arizona | Arizona | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,865 | $2,520 | +14% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 69% | 64% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 91% | 86% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Yuma, Arizona differs most from Arizona — 14% above statewide.
Yuma, Arizona CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Yuma, 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) | $2,386 | $2,250 | 483 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,702 | $1,650 | 304 |
| Owner Operator | $7,497 | $7,500 | 257 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Yuma, Arizona drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Yuma, 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 Yuma, Arizona postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 69%.
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 Yuma, Arizona
- Best owner-operator companies in Yuma, Arizona
- CDL driver salary in Arizona
Where this data comes from
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated November 2026.