BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Alaska: $77,360/year · Difference: +$26,320/year
| Metric | Alaska | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $77,360 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $37.19 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $74,470 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $35.80 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 4.1K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Alaska is $77,360 per year ($37.19/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $74,470/year. Approximately 4.1 thousand drivers work in this category in Alaska.
Alaska ranks #1 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Alaska is $26,320 higher (+51.6%).
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.