Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $80,030 +34.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.48
10th percentile $61,180
90th percentile $94,620
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,180
    25th
    $61,180
    50th (median)
    $80,030
    75th
    $94,120
    90th
    $94,620

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary vs area income 83% Median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $92,240
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $84,110
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $81,500
    Massachusetts $80,780
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $80,030
    Illinois $79,860

    Nearby metros — Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $92,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,200
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $64,200
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,740
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $60,840
    Akron, OH $60,790

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $59,840
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Anchorage, AK is $38.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.49 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Anchorage, AK is 34.3% above the national median of $59,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $61,180 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,180.