Machinists Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $73,130 +30.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.16
10th percentile $52,630
90th percentile $96,640
Employed locally 60
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,630
    25th
    $59,620
    50th (median)
    $73,130
    75th
    $93,600
    90th
    $96,640

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 76% Median Machinists salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Lake Charles, LA $64,680
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $61,040
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,920
    Yakima, WA $59,100
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,110

    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 Machinists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Anchorage, AK is $35.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.74 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Anchorage, AK is 30.2% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $52,630 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,620.