Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $74,710 +106% vs national
Median hourly $35.92
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $83,680
Employed locally 70
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $30,580
    50th (median)
    $74,710
    75th
    $80,680
    90th
    $83,680

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary vs area income 78% Median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Savannah, GA $73,530
    Salinas, CA $71,140
    Alaska $70,990
    Vallejo, CA $70,260
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $70,010
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $69,880

    Nearby metros — Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,970
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $52,520
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $51,500
    South Dakota $50,480
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,960
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $47,530

    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 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Anchorage, AK is $35.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.23 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salaries?

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Anchorage, AK is 106% above the national median of $36,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,580.