Construction Laborers Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $59,840 +28.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.77
10th percentile $43,470
90th percentile $85,620
Employed locally 1,540
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,470
    25th
    $48,460
    50th (median)
    $59,840
    75th
    $72,090
    90th
    $85,620

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 62% Median Construction Laborers salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Fairbanks-College, AK $61,740
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $58,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $57,130
    Kankakee, IL $51,390
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $50,870

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,590
    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 Construction Laborers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Anchorage, AK is $28.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.16 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Anchorage, AK is 28.1% above the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $43,470 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,460.