Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alaska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $70,100 | $57,715 | +21% |
| Median hourly wage | $33.70 | $27.75 | +21% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $68,457.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Truck Driver in Alaska is $70,100, or about $33.70 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Truck Drivers is $57,715. Alaska is +21% above the national median.
Entry-level truck drivers in Alaska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,420 truck driver jobs on record and a median salary of $70,100, Alaska offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.