How much does a life make in Anchorage?
$64,880a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $31.19 an hour or $5,407 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.19
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,000Median: $64,880Highest 10%: $105,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $56,720 | $27.27 | |
| Median | $64,880 | $31.19 | |
| 75th | $86,280 | $41.48 | |
| 90th | $105,900 | $50.90 |
Other cities in Alaska
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Anchorage
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $131,100 |
| Geoscientist | $111,300 |
| Biological Scientist | $106,900 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $103,300 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $102,100 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $101,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $97,670 |
| Anthropologist and Archeologist | $94,210 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $90,960 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technician | $90,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $31.19 ($64,880 a year).
Do lifes make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $64,880 against $62,280 nationally, 4% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $70,700, so Anchorage pays 8% less.
Where does Anchorage rank for life pay?
44 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,900 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.