Bus Drivers, School salary in Anchorage, AK
SOC 53-3051 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$52,930
per year in Anchorage, AK
Middle half
$45,210–$54,750
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
440
in Anchorage, AK
Concentration
0.96×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Anchorage, AK
$52,930
published median
United States
$47,920
10.5% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
66th
348 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Alaska ($54,200). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $52,930 median has purchasing power comparable to about $50,209 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.
$42,420$54,750
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
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