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Press Machine Operator Salary in Alaska (2026)
$23.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,560/year ($3,463/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 7th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 80 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $49,010 a year — though pay ranges from $43,770 for newcomers to $62,470 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 80 Press Machine Operator jobs in Alaska (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $49,010 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 $41,560 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $49,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,701 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,749 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,560 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,463 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Alaska?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Alaska is $49,010 per year ($23.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,160 and $58,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $49,010, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $41,560 per year ($3,463 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 80 Press Machine Operator 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.