Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $65,110 +32.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.30
10th percentile $44,880
90th percentile $76,650
Employed locally 50
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,880
    25th
    $51,540
    50th (median)
    $65,110
    75th
    $68,120
    90th
    $76,650

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $61,970
    Yakima, WA $60,910
    North Dakota $60,830
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,970

    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 Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Anchorage, AK is $31.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.92 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Anchorage, AK is 32.7% above the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,880 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,540.