How much does a teacher and instructor make in Anchorage?
$83,780a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $40.28 an hour or $6,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.28
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,480Median: $83,780Highest 10%: $159,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,480 | $22.35 | |
| 25th | $69,100 | $33.22 | |
| Median | $83,780 | $40.28 | |
| 75th | $108,700 | $52.24 | |
| 90th | $159,000 | $76.46 |
Other cities in Alaska
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Anchorage
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $168,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $85,530 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $83,910 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $82,110 |
| Special Education Teacher | $81,140 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,390 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $79,650 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 |
| Middle School Teacher | $78,940 |
| Substitute Teacher | $78,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $40.28 ($83,780 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $83,780 against $66,140 nationally, 27% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $76,000, so Anchorage pays 10% more.
Where does Anchorage rank for teacher and instructor pay?
29 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,000 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.