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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Alaska
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Alaska?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$70,100
Median Annual Salary
▲
+8.0% vs 2024
$69,520
Mean Salary
$70,100
Median Salary
$33.70
Hourly Rate
3,420 people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary by percentile in Alaska
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska earn a median salary of $70,100 per year ($5,841/month).
This is 20.4% above the national average of $58,233.
Alaska ranks #1 out of 51 states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay.
Approximately 3,420 people work in this occupation across Alaska.
Salaries increased by 8.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Transportation
4.02
Public Safety and Security
3.87
Customer and Personal Service
3.69
English Language
3.56
Law and Government
3.05
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(54.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska range from $48,080 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $90,610 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,500 and $78,060.
Median $70,100
P10: $48,080P25: $60,500P75: $78,060P90: $90,610
10th
$48,080
25th
$60,500
Median
$70,100
75th
$78,060
90th
$90,610
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$48,080
$23.12
$4,006
25th Percentile
$60,500
$29.09
$5,041
Median (50th)
$70,100
$33.70
$5,841
75th Percentile
$78,060
$37.53
$6,505
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$90,610
$43.56
$7,550
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,520 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#1
Alaska ranks #1 of 51 states
$58,233
National avg. for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Alaska?
The median annual salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska is $70,100 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,520.
What is the salary range for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska?
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska range from $48,080 at the 10th percentile to $90,610 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,500 and $78,060.
What is the starting salary for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska?
Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers positions in Alaska typically start around $48,080 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,500 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,420 people are employed as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska.
What is the hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alaska is approximately $33.70 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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