Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Anchorage, AK
SOC 33-3012 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$68,850
per year in Anchorage, AK
Middle half
$64,440–$79,560
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
480
in Anchorage, AK
Concentration
1.12×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Anchorage, AK
$68,850
published median
United States
$58,940
16.8% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
53rd
281 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Alaska ($71,360). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $68,850 median has purchasing power comparable to about $65,310 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.
$60,340$85,630
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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