How much does a helper make in Anchorage?
$47,750a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,979 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.96
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $47,750Highest 10%: $70,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| Median | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| 75th | $55,690 | $26.77 | |
| 90th | $70,720 | $34.00 |
Other cities in Alaska
Median yearly pay for helpers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Anchorage
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Construction and Building Inspector | $106,800 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $98,070 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,000 |
| Service Unit Operator | $95,370 |
| Plumber | $93,600 |
| Floor Layer | $92,860 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $92,250 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $89,880 |
| Paving | $84,190 |
| Electrician | $82,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $22.96 ($47,750 a year).
Do helpers make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $47,750 against $42,670 nationally, 12% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $45,860, so Anchorage pays 4% more.
Where does Anchorage rank for helper pay?
16 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,720 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.