Social Workers, All Other Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $64,880 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.19
10th percentile $45,160
90th percentile $127,090
Employed locally 200
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,160
    25th
    $55,220
    50th (median)
    $64,880
    75th
    $111,320
    90th
    $127,090

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 68% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Dakota $89,320
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $88,170
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $79,270
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $78,860
    North Dakota $77,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,330

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $79,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,200
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $80,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $76,650
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Anchorage, AK is $31.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.37 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Anchorage, AK is 6.6% below the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,160 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,220.