How much does a cutting make in Anchorage?
$46,100a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $22.16 an hour or $3,842 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.16
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,770Median: $46,100Highest 10%: $63,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,770 | $21.04 | |
| 25th | $45,160 | $21.71 | |
| Median | $46,100 | $22.16 | |
| 75th | $58,320 | $28.04 | |
| 90th | $63,360 | $30.46 |
Other cities in Alaska
Median yearly pay for cuttings.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Anchorage
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $96,630 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $92,930 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $80,740 |
| Machinist | $75,040 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $74,210 |
| Welder | $74,000 |
| Inspector | $71,470 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $52,130 |
| Separating | $49,960 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $48,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $22.16 ($46,100 a year).
Do cuttings make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $46,100 against $46,330 nationally, 0% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $49,010, so Anchorage pays 6% less.
Where does Anchorage rank for cutting pay?
131 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutting make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,360 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.