Computer Programmers Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $90,260 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.40
10th percentile $55,800
90th percentile $131,660
Employed locally 300
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,800
    25th
    $68,100
    50th (median)
    $90,260
    75th
    $112,850
    90th
    $131,660

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 94% Median Computer Programmers salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,000
    Akron, OH $103,330
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $99,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $90,730
    North Dakota $88,910
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $88,410

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$60,550
    Computer Occupations, All Other$102,230
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$91,200
    Computer Systems Analysts$85,970
    Software Developers$117,100
    Information Security Analysts$108,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Anchorage, AK is $43.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.97 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Anchorage, AK is 8.5% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $55,800 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,100.