Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Alaska

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

Median annual salary $51,700 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.86
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $80,450
Employed locally 200
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $51,700
    75th
    $62,430
    90th
    $80,450

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $81,470
    Flint, MI $76,430
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$50,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64,630
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Alaska is $24.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.58 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Alaska is 11.4% above the national median of $46,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Alaska?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.