Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $83,430 +37.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.11
10th percentile $48,060
90th percentile $102,200
Employed locally 130
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,060
    25th
    $54,070
    50th (median)
    $83,430
    75th
    $100,540
    90th
    $102,200

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 87% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sheet Metal Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $103,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,680
    Napa, CA $100,950
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $100,470
    Salinas, CA $99,110

    Nearby metros — Sheet Metal Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,140
    Fairbanks-College, AK $88,200
    Yakima, WA $79,510
    North Dakota $78,910
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $76,530
    Akron, OH $71,510

    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 Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Anchorage, AK is $40.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.05 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Anchorage, AK is 37.1% above the national median of $60,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,060 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,070.