Average Salary in Aomori

Prefecture of Japan · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

¥1,029 /hr

Average salary ¥259,900 /mo

-8% vs Japan national rate #43 of 47 prefecture Since 2025-10-01

With a population of 1.2 million, Aomori is a prefecture of Japan whose economy centers on agriculture and forestry. Its minimum wage of ¥1,029 per hour is 8% below the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of ¥259,900 per month.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #43 of 47; prefecture
vs National: -8%; Japan floor
Annual (est.): ¥2,140,320; full-time, before tax

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: ¥1,029
Monthly: ¥178,357 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: ¥2,140,320 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Regional minimum wage set by Aomori Labor Bureau.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ¥2,140,320 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Japan purchasing power context.

Average Salary

¥259,900 /mo gross

¥3,118,800 /yr gross

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