Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,630 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.07
10th percentile $45,290
90th percentile $84,180
Employed locally 1,050
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,290
    25th
    $57,200
    50th (median)
    $64,630
    75th
    $77,620
    90th
    $84,180

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $50,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $79,750
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $81,200
    Commercial Pilots $97,710
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $60,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska is $31.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.00 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Alaska is 12.5% above the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $45,290 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,200.