salary$72,800 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Anchorage, AK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$149,320per year
Jobs in the area1,460people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Anchorage?
OK. Rent of $1,651 a month takes 27.2% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Anchorage, AK?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Anchorage, AK area is $72,800 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $48,620 and $149,320.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Anchorage?
Typical rent of $1,651 a month takes 27.2% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Anchorage, AK metro area.