Opticians, Dispensing salary in Anchorage, AK
SOC 29-2081 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$59,940
per year in Anchorage, AK
Middle half
$39,100–$74,880
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
60
in Anchorage, AK
Concentration
0.69×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Anchorage, AK
$59,940
published median
United States
$47,260
26.8% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
38th
318 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Alaska ($58,250). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $59,940 median has purchasing power comparable to about $56,858 nationally. Anchorage, AK's BEA regional price parity is 105.4 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Anchorage, AK.
$38,940$75,300
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
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