How much does a childcare worker make in Anchorage?
$36,280a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $17.44 an hour or $3,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.44
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,620Median: $36,280Highest 10%: $46,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,620 | $14.72 | |
| 25th | $36,060 | $17.34 | |
| Median | $36,280 | $17.44 | |
| 75th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 90th | $46,360 | $22.29 |
Other cities in Alaska
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Fairbanks, AK | $36,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Anchorage, AKFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $17.44 ($36,280 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $36,280 against $34,980 nationally, 4% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $36,200, so Anchorage pays 0% more.
Where does Anchorage rank for childcare worker pay?
70 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,360 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.