Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $168,440 +73.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $75,290
90th percentile $331,040
Employed locally 50
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,290
    25th
    $75,310
    50th (median)
    $168,440
    75th
    $168,440
    90th
    $331,040

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 176% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 76% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $144,760

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $140,010
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $132,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,810
    North Dakota $108,700
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $81,770
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $78,690

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,540
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,660
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,980
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $78,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Anchorage, AK is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Anchorage, AK is 73.2% above the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $75,290 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,310.