Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Anchorage, AK
SOC 47-5012 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$85,470
per year in Anchorage, AK
Middle half
$63,610–$107,870
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
40
in Anchorage, AK
Concentration
2.71×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Anchorage, AK
$85,470
published median
United States
$67,890
25.9% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
1st
18 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Alaska ($85,470). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $85,470 median has purchasing power comparable to about $81,076 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.
$63,600$107,870
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- No formal educational credential
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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