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How much does a light truck driver make in Fairbanks?

$50,480a year

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area. That is $24.27 an hour or $4,207 a month.

Hourly
$24.27
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
7 of 393
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,480Median: $50,480Highest 10%: $99,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,480$17.54
25th$38,530$18.52
Median$50,480$24.27
75th$63,300$30.43
90th$99,230$47.71

Other cities in Alaska

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.

Anchorage, AK$57,250
Light Truck Driver salary in Alaska Light Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Fairbanks

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$103,600
Air Traffic Controller$103,200
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$76,560
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,630
Driver/Sales Worker$48,530
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,200
Laborer and Freight$44,820
Packer and Packager$42,700
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$42,360
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$41,000
Salaries for every job in Fairbanks, AK

Frequently asked questions

How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Fairbanks?

The median hourly pay in the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area is $24.27 ($50,480 a year).

Do light truck drivers make more in Fairbanks than the national average?

Yes: $50,480 against $44,860 nationally, 13% more.

How does Fairbanks compare with the rest of Alaska?

The median in Alaska is $57,190, so Fairbanks pays 12% less.

Where does Fairbanks rank for light truck driver pay?

7 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Fairbanks?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,230 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.