Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $43,110 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.73
10th percentile $33,750
90th percentile $68,960
Employed locally 80
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,750
    25th
    $35,720
    50th (median)
    $43,110
    75th
    $51,010
    90th
    $68,960

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,080
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $44,950
    North Dakota $44,210
    Fairbanks-College, AK $42,620
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $40,590
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $38,980

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,440
    Bakers $36,560
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,810
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,150
    Power Plant Operators $100,400
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Anchorage, AK is $20.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.65 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Anchorage, AK is 12.8% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,750 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,720.