BLS OEWS 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $58,240/year · Alaska: $68,520/year · Difference: +$10,280/year
| Metric | Alaska | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $68,520 | $58,240 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $32.94 | $28.00 |
| Median Annual Wage | $64,890 | $57,440 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $31.20 | $27.62 |
| Drivers Employed | 3K | 2,070K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Alaska is $68,520 per year ($32.94/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $64,890/year. Approximately 3 thousand drivers work in this category in Alaska.
Alaska ranks #1 out of 50 states. The national mean is $58,240/year; Alaska is $10,280 higher (+17.7%).
Pay depends on freight volume, proximity to major distribution hubs and ports, cost of living, employer type (private fleet vs. for-hire), experience, CDL endorsements, and route type (OTR vs. regional vs. local). Specialized freight — hazmat, reefer, flatbed, oversized — typically pays a premium over dry van rates in any state.