Machinist Salary in Alaska (2026)
$37.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,471/year ($5,289/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 120 Machinist jobs in Alaska (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Machinist salary of $77,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $63,471 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $77,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,257 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,942 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,471 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,289 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Alaska?
- The median Machinist salary in Alaska is $77,670 per year ($37.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,360 and $96,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $77,670, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $63,471 per year ($5,289 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 120 Machinist jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.