Recreation Workers Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $35,660 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.15
10th percentile $25,390
90th percentile $65,600
Employed locally 190
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,390
    25th
    $35,020
    50th (median)
    $35,660
    75th
    $44,100
    90th
    $65,600

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Recreation Workers salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,070
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $42,800
    South Dakota $41,380
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $40,770
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $39,840

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$34,980
    Tour and Travel Guides$44,790
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,020
    Animal Caretakers$35,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48,250
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$32,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Anchorage, AK is $17.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.19 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Anchorage, AK is 0.8% above the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,390 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,020.