Jobs, pay and daily life in Kodiak, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Kodiak is a city in Alaska with 5,447 residents. The median household earns $90,292 a year and the median rent is $1,571 a month, which is 20.9% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Kodiak compares. Among the 30 largest places in Alaska, Kodiak is #24 by population, #29 for remote work (#1 = most), #2 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #25 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Kodiak Island Borough, is #18 of 30 counties for average pay ($60,845).
Kodiak has 5,447 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.7% of the population of Alaska. It covers 4 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,386 people per square mile. The median age is 40.2, 12% older than the state median (40.2 against 35.8).
The median gross rent is $1,571 a month (rent plus utilities), 11% above the state median ($1,571 against $1,419). Over a year that is 20.9% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $347,100, which is 3.8 times the median household income ($90,292); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 49.8% of households own their home, 25% below the state average (49.8% against 66.8%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Kodiak Island Borough was 3.0%. 66.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Kodiak Island Borough; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 61.6% drive alone, 0.2% use public transit, 10.1% walk, 2.6% work from home. 0.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 97% below the state average (0.2% against 8.4%).
25.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20% below the state share (25.2% against 31.7%). 34.3% of residents were born outside the United States, 344% above the state share (34.3% against 7.7%). The poverty rate is 7.5%, 26% below the state rate (7.5% against 10.1%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 55°F (13.0°C), and the coolest is Jan at 31°F (-0.5°C). About 1,294 mm (51 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (142 mm) and Mar the driest (83 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Homer (132 miles, rent 21% lower); Kalifornsky (189 miles, rent 11% lower); Soldotna (192 miles, rent 35% lower); Kenai (196 miles, rent 28% lower). Rent differences are against Kodiak; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 324 federal postings open in Alaska (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.5% |
| Manufacturing | 21.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.2% |
| Public administration | 5.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.0% |
| Other services | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 4.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.4% |
| Construction | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Information | 0.0% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Kodiak lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiak Island Borough | 12,771 | $989 million | $77,450 | 5,539 | 475 | $60,845 | -2.4% | 3.0% | 6,235 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,093 | 28.9% | $59,364 | 2.40 |
| Health care and social assistance | 827 | 21.8% | $70,781 | 1.04 |
| Retail trade | 490 | 12.9% | $36,050 | 0.89 |
| Accommodation and food services | 412 | 10.9% | $33,448 | 0.82 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 281 | 7.4% | $60,731 | 1.20 |
| Construction | 185 | 4.9% | $88,430 | 0.64 |
| Administrative and waste services | 137 | 3.6% | $61,607 | 0.42 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 136 | 3.6% | $37,422 | 0.82 |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 1.6% | $64,611 | 0.28 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 57 | 1.5% | $37,604 | 0.61 |
| Real estate and rental | 48 | 1.3% | $81,405 | 0.56 |
| Information | 43 | 1.1% | $44,636 | 0.41 |
| Educational services | 14 | 0.4% | $26,523 | 0.12 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 10.1% |
| Work from home | 2.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 0.2% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,292 |
| Income per person | $36,268 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,571 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 20.9% |
| Median home value | $347,100 |
| Homeowners | 49.8% |
| Poverty rate | 7.5% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 25.2% |
| Born abroad | 34.3% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 66.4% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.5 | 31 | 126 |
| Feb | 0.2 | 32 | 105 |
| Mar | -0.1 | 32 | 83 |
| Apr | 3.1 | 38 | 97 |
| May | 6.7 | 44 | 95 |
| Jun | 10.2 | 50 | 86 |
| Jul | 13.0 | 55 | 85 |
| Aug | 13.0 | 55 | 101 |
| Sep | 10.1 | 50 | 123 |
| Oct | 5.9 | 43 | 132 |
| Nov | 1.8 | 35 | 119 |
| Dec | 0.1 | 32 | 142 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer | AK | 132 mi | 5,877 | $74,449 | $1,238 |
| Kalifornsky | AK | 189 mi | 8,663 | $93,508 | $1,394 |
| Soldotna | AK | 192 mi | 4,485 | $56,280 | $1,020 |
| Kenai | AK | 196 mi | 7,641 | $87,083 | $1,138 |
| Sterling | AK | 198 mi | 6,323 | $102,415 | $1,248 |
| Nikiski | AK | 207 mi | 4,773 | $65,863 | $996 |
| Anchorage | AK | 258 mi | 288,976 | $103,284 | $1,489 |
| Knik-Fairview | AK | 275 mi | 19,972 | $96,437 | $1,588 |
| Wasilla | AK | 281 mi | 9,720 | $67,234 | $1,153 |
| Meadow Lakes | AK | 283 mi | 8,689 | $81,699 | $1,377 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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5,447 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,571 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 20.9% of the median household income.
$90,292 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.0% (BLS county, Kodiak Island Borough (latest month 2026M09)).
Alaska. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.