Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $76,660 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,150
90th percentile $94,460
Employed locally 1,130
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,150
    25th
    $76,200
    50th (median)
    $76,660
    75th
    $94,210
    90th
    $94,460

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 80% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

    Nearby metros — Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,840
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,370
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $97,830
    Yakima, WA $97,740
    Akron, OH $80,640
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,740

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,980
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,980
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$78,840
    Tutors$38,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Anchorage, AK is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Anchorage, AK is 18.7% above the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $62,150 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,200.