Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $44,240 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.27
10th percentile $30,900
90th percentile $63,820
Employed locally 350
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,900
    25th
    $35,800
    50th (median)
    $44,240
    75th
    $49,860
    90th
    $63,820

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Columbus, IN $60,990
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,990
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $43,950
    Fairbanks-College, AK $43,350
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $42,910
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $40,920
    North Dakota $40,920

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$97,360
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$85,840
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61,510
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$76,970
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$98,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Anchorage, AK is $21.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.69 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Anchorage, AK is 13.8% above the national median of $38,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,900 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,800.