Salaries in Alaska
Typical pay for 515 jobs in Alaska. The median for all workers is $61,000 a year ($29.33 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$61,000
Median hourly
$29.33
Workers
325,570
vs U.S. median
+20%
Highest paying jobs in Alaska
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $452,620 | 190 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $421,450 | 50 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $366,080 | 110 |
| Physicians, All Other | $355,100 | 270 |
| Neurologist | $354,760 | 100 |
| Psychiatrist | $342,170 | 50 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $341,210 | 90 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $323,490 | 760 |
| Pediatricians, General | $267,390 | 60 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | 120 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200+ | 40 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | 30 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200+ | 60 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $232,140 | 1,350 |
| Dentists, General | $230,990 | 310 |
Most common jobs in Alaska
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salesperson | 7,890 | $37,290 |
| Registered Nurse | 7,510 | $109,480 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,770 | $40,310 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,530 | $39,740 |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,020 | $116,630 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,900 | $33,280 |
| Cashier | 5,810 | $36,130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 5,690 | $69,840 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 5,390 | $48,530 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,200 | $40,510 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 4,590 | $60,270 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 4,580 | $56,430 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,250 | $44,510 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,830 | $26,310 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 3,810 | $37,190 |
Metro areas in Alaska
| Metro area | Median pay, all jobs | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $60,200 | 177,050 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $61,810 | 36,430 |
All 515 jobs by category
Management Occupations (32)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (28)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (14)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (23)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (30)Community and Social Service Occupations (15)Legal Occupations (6)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (32)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (18)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (49)Healthcare Support Occupations (15)Protective Service Occupations (17)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (18)Sales and Related Occupations (16)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (42)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (2)Construction and Extraction Occupations (38)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (37)Production Occupations (30)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (32)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $119,720 | $57.56 | 120 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $86,110 | $41.40 | 300 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $105,960 | $50.94 | 710 |
| Computer Programmer | $91,700 | $44.09 | 530 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,520 | $42.56 | 420 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $63,110 | $30.34 | 950 |
| Data Scientist | $84,110 | $40.44 | 230 |
| Database Administrator | $108,810 | $52.31 | 90 |
| Database Architect | $112,500 | $54.09 | 70 |
| Information Security Analyst | $114,990 | $55.28 | 300 |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | $78,580 | $37.78 | 90 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $97,500 | $46.87 | 920 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $88,750 | $42.67 | 70 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $71,300 | $34.28 | 30 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $62,630 | $30.11 | 1,260 |
| Clergy | $55,780 | $26.82 | 150 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $56,730 | $27.27 | 270 |
| Community Health Worker | $52,000 | $25.00 | 400 |
| Counselors, All Other | $45,060 | $21.67 | 70 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $82,900 | $39.86 | 540 |
| Health Education Specialist | $71,940 | $34.59 | 310 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,000 | $29.81 | 480 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $60,010 | $28.85 | 60 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $56,710 | $27.26 | 250 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $77,000 | $37.02 | 480 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $61,590 | $29.61 | 130 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,360 | $22.77 | 1,370 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $61,220 | $29.44 | 330 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $80,770 | $38.83 | 1,290 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $183,310 | $88.13 | 140 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $67,580 | $32.49 | 140 |
| Lawyer | $149,940 | $72.09 | 1,120 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $85,000 | $40.87 | 110 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $68,700 | $33.03 | 570 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $75,960 | $36.52 | 100 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $75,200 | $36.16 | 40 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $63,080 | $30.33 | 40 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $62,060 | $29.84 | 70 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $44,790 | $21.53 | 80 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $83,620 | $40.20 | 50 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $41,170 | — | 350 |
| Craft Artist | $41,600 | $20.00 | n/a |
| Editor | $63,630 | $30.59 | 60 |
| Film and Video Editors | $38,800 | $18.65 | 30 |
| Floral Designer | $48,130 | $23.14 | 80 |
| Graphic Designer | $62,570 | $30.08 | 180 |
| Interior Designer | $63,320 | $30.44 | 40 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $46,530 | $22.37 | 540 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $43,820 | $21.07 | 90 |
| Photographer | $39,190 | $18.84 | 50 |
| Producers and Directors | $54,060 | $25.99 | 160 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $70,050 | $33.68 | 640 |
| Technical Writer | $83,200 | $40.00 | 130 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $57,710 | $27.74 | 1,140 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $61,300 | $29.47 | 120 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $39,740 | $19.11 | 6,530 |
| Massage Therapist | $134,930 | $64.87 | 570 |
| Medical Assistant | $52,560 | $25.27 | 2,140 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,920 | $24.00 | 220 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $48,360 | $23.25 | 110 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,370 | $22.29 | 2,060 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $53,530 | $25.74 | 60 |
| Orderly | $39,410 | $18.95 | 70 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,900 | $22.07 | 210 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $55,760 | $26.81 | 110 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,640 | $37.33 | 110 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $49,300 | $23.70 | 190 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,490 | $17.54 | 130 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Control Worker | $63,340 | $30.45 | 30 |
| Bailiff | $90,600 | $43.56 | 60 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $71,360 | $34.31 | 850 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $114,940 | $55.26 | 140 |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $28.28 | 1,040 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $98,420 | $47.32 | 300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $92,760 | $44.60 | 310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $137,320 | $66.02 | 320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $89,170 | $42.87 | 130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $73,500 | $35.34 | 260 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,540 | $16.61 | 340 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $99,130 | $47.66 | 1,260 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $53,440 | $25.69 | 70 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $56,120 | $26.98 | 400 |
| School Bus Monitor | $33,990 | $16.34 | 260 |
| Security Guard | $47,480 | $22.83 | 2,100 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $71,390 | $34.32 | 440 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $30,460 | $14.65 | 2,280 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $52,190 | $25.09 | 680 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $33,960 | $16.33 | 2,250 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $48,580 | $23.36 | 1,430 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $40,140 | $19.30 | 2,350 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $37,780 | $18.16 | 330 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,040 | $13.00 | 860 |
| Dishwasher | $33,890 | $16.29 | 1,300 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,280 | $16.00 | 5,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $46,570 | $22.39 | 2,390 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,720 | $17.17 | 2,800 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $38,090 | $18.31 | 430 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,210 | $14.52 | 740 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,310 | $12.65 | 3,830 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $56,690 | $27.26 | 600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $67,760 | $32.58 | 150 |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | $52,700 | $25.34 | 130 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $40,510 | $19.48 | 5,200 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $47,690 | $22.93 | 1,080 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,370 | $17.97 | 2,440 |
| Pest Control Worker | $46,900 | $22.55 | 40 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $45,680 | $21.96 | 340 |
| Animal Caretaker | $36,640 | $17.61 | 550 |
| Animal Trainer | $34,900 | $16.78 | 50 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $32,150 | $15.46 | 70 |
| Childcare Worker | $36,200 | $17.40 | 1,340 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $46,210 | $22.22 | 800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $54,530 | $26.22 | 490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $76,340 | $36.70 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $49,380 | $23.74 | 330 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $38,730 | $18.62 | 700 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $32,150 | $15.46 | 330 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $26,350 | $12.67 | 150 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $47,890 | $23.02 | 180 |
| Recreation Worker | $37,510 | $18.03 | 630 |
| Residential Advisor | $46,180 | $22.20 | 380 |
| Skincare Specialist | $41,240 | $19.83 | 120 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $44,210 | $21.25 | 1,660 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $34,680 | $16.68 | 180 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $43,840 | $21.08 | 230 |
| Cashier | $36,130 | $17.37 | 5,810 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $43,450 | $20.89 | 660 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $83,900 | $40.34 | 540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $57,080 | $27.44 | 3,030 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $50,500 | $24.28 | 540 |
| Parts Salesperson | $46,130 | $22.18 | 710 |
| Real Estate Broker | $65,820 | $31.64 | 100 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $89,170 | $42.87 | 170 |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,290 | $17.93 | 7,890 |
| Sales Engineer | $71,080 | $34.18 | n/a |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $69,610 | $33.47 | 900 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $56,830 | $27.32 | 910 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $77,080 | $37.06 | 440 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $76,360 | $36.71 | 260 |
| Travel Agent | $47,650 | $22.91 | 190 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $36,780 | $17.68 | 120 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $50,450 | $24.26 | 40 |