Carpenters Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $63,590 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.57
10th percentile $47,370
90th percentile $102,550
Employed locally 1,430
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,370
    25th
    $58,590
    50th (median)
    $63,590
    75th
    $89,870
    90th
    $102,550

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 66% Median Carpenters salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Kankakee, IL $70,280
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $69,870
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $66,960
    Yakima, WA $65,180

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $59,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,940
    Electricians $77,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,020
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $64,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Anchorage, AK is $30.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.79 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Anchorage, AK is 7.2% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $47,370 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,590.