Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $63,910 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.73
10th percentile $45,640
90th percentile $80,110
Employed locally 1,570
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,640
    25th
    $55,660
    50th (median)
    $63,910
    75th
    $74,550
    90th
    $80,110

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 67% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 33% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,210
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $62,160
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,790
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $59,100
    North Dakota $58,970

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,590
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,360
    Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $226,490
    Commercial Pilots $111,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,210
    Light Truck Drivers $51,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Anchorage, AK is $30.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Anchorage, AK is 11.3% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $45,640 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,660.