Food Preparation Workers Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $36,480 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $29,630
90th percentile $46,870
Employed locally 1,500
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,630
    25th
    $30,620
    50th (median)
    $36,480
    75th
    $40,020
    90th
    $46,870

    Anchorage economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,660
    Fairbanks-College, AK $36,830
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $36,490
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $36,140
    Yakima, WA $36,040
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $35,720

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,860
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,280
    Cooks, Fast Food $35,820
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,400
    Bartenders $31,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Anchorage, AK is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.96 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Anchorage, AK is 6.6% above the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,630 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,620.