salary$66,190 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the Anchorage, AK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$88,880per year
Jobs in the area1,620people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Anchorage?
OK. Rent of $1,651 a month takes 29.9% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Anchorage, AK?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Anchorage, AK area is $66,190 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $48,650 and $88,880.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Anchorage?
Typical rent of $1,651 a month takes 29.9% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Anchorage, AK metro area.