Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $75,510 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.30
10th percentile $42,120
90th percentile $115,010
Employed locally 150
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,120
    25th
    $52,190
    50th (median)
    $75,510
    75th
    $89,880
    90th
    $115,010

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 79% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $86,120
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $71,510
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $66,020
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $65,710
    North Dakota $65,070

    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 Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Anchorage, AK is $36.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.33 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Anchorage, AK is 18.4% above the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $42,120 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,190.