Economists Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $124,590 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $59.90
10th percentile $67,720
90th percentile $213,110
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,720
    25th
    $97,590
    50th (median)
    $124,590
    75th
    $132,370
    90th
    $213,110

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 130% Median Economists salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Economists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,850
    District of Columbia $162,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980
    Virginia $148,010
    New York $142,300
    Maryland $137,610

    Nearby metros — Economists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,410
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $124,780

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,220
    Conservation Scientists $72,780
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $77,850
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $104,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Anchorage, AK is $59.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.86 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Anchorage, AK is 7.9% above the national median of $115,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $67,720 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,590.