Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $38,340 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $24,740
90th percentile $57,180
Employed locally 90
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,740
    25th
    $28,700
    50th (median)
    $38,340
    75th
    $46,620
    90th
    $57,180

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $43,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,480
    Anchorage, AK $41,600
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $40,470
    South Dakota $39,900
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $39,850

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,200
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $73,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,960
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,740
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Fairbanks?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Fairbanks, AK is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.52 or more per hour.

    Is Fairbanks above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Fairbanks, AK is 3.3% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,740 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,700.