Light Truck Drivers Salary in Alaska

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

Median annual salary $59,970 +35.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $36,900
90th percentile $98,910
Employed locally 190
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,900
    25th
    $48,560
    50th (median)
    $59,970
    75th
    $95,630
    90th
    $98,910

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780
    Barnstable Town, MA $49,630

    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Alaska is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.21 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Alaska is 35.9% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,900 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,560.