Accountants and Auditors Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $81,680 +0% vs national
Median hourly $39.27
10th percentile $55,650
90th percentile $130,880
Employed locally 1,360
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,650
    25th
    $64,760
    50th (median)
    $81,680
    75th
    $99,730
    90th
    $130,880

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 85% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $92,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $82,370
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $80,130
    Yakima, WA $80,040
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,180

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $90,780
    Project Management Specialists $104,040
    Human Resources Specialists $72,350
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $78,710
    Compliance Officers $84,020
    Loan Officers $65,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Anchorage, AK is $39.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.35 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Anchorage, AK is 0% above the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $55,650 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,760.