Insulation Workers, Mechanical Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $84,410 +47.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.58
10th percentile $60,150
90th percentile $103,610
Employed locally 30
National median $57,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,150
    25th
    $82,130
    50th (median)
    $84,410
    75th
    $87,730
    90th
    $103,610

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary vs area income 88% Median Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Insulation Workers, Mechanical

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,830
    Oregon $123,560
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $123,560
    California $119,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $116,160
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $109,360

    Nearby metros — Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,830
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $68,540
    Akron, OH $62,980
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $59,840
    North Dakota $58,400
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $58,100

    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 Insulation Workers, Mechanical make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Insulation Workers, Mechanical in Anchorage, AK is $40.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.81 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Insulation Workers, Mechanical salaries?

    The median Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary in Anchorage, AK is 47.4% above the national median of $57,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Insulation Workers, Mechanical in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Insulation Workers, Mechanical (10th percentile) earn around $60,150 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,130.