Light Truck Drivers Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $51,170 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.60
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $98,400
Employed locally 810
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $40,400
    50th (median)
    $51,170
    75th
    $80,120
    90th
    $98,400

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 53% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780
    Barnstable Town, MA $49,630

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,850
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,480
    North Dakota $47,750
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $46,990

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,590
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63,910
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Anchorage, AK is $24.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Anchorage, AK is 15.9% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,400.