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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Sitka city and is a city in Alaska with 8,368 residents. The median household earns $101,727 a year and the median rent is $1,341 a month, which is 15.8% 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 Sitka city and compares. Among the 30 largest places in Alaska, Sitka city and is #12 by population, #8 for college degrees (#1 = most), #21 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #11 for rent (#1 = cheapest). Its county, Sitka City and Borough, is #17 of 30 counties for average pay ($61,555).
Sitka city and has 8,368 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 1.1% of the population of Alaska. It covers 2870 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 3 people per square mile. The median age is 39.7, 11% older than the state median (39.7 against 35.8).
The median gross rent is $1,341 a month (rent plus utilities), 5% below the state median ($1,341 against $1,419). Over a year that is 15.8% 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 $450,300, which is 4.4 times the median household income ($101,727). 61.7% of households own their home, 8% below the state average (61.7% against 66.8%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Sitka City and Borough was 2.7%. 65.8% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Sitka City and Borough; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 60.7% drive alone, 0.1% use public transit, 16.1% walk, 7.5% work from home. 3.7% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 56% below the state average (3.7% against 8.4%).
34.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8% above the state share (34.3% against 31.7%). 10.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 29% above the state share (10.0% against 7.7%). The poverty rate is 7.5%, 26% below the state rate (7.5% against 10.1%).
The warmest month is Aug, averaging 56°F (13.5°C), and the coolest is Feb at 36°F (2.2°C). About 2,372 mm (93 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Oct is the wettest month (298 mm) and Jun the driest (108 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: Juneau city and (93 miles, rent 8% higher); Ketchikan (190 miles, rent 6% higher); Anchorage (563 miles, rent 11% higher); Butte (564 miles, rent 20% higher). Rent differences are against Sitka city and; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
Federal jobs in Alaska (324) →State guide: AlaskaCountry guideSitka City and BoroughAlaska rankings
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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 | 28.6% |
| Public administration | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 10.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 6.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 6.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.2% |
| Other services | 4.9% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 4.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Information | 1.3% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Sitka city and 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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka City and Borough | 8,368 | $735 million | $87,798 | 4,479 | 413 | $61,555 | +4.8% | 2.7% | 4,694 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 831 | 23.5% | $82,797 | 1.29 |
| Accommodation and food services | 562 | 15.9% | $37,385 | 1.38 |
| Retail trade | 469 | 13.3% | $38,100 | 1.05 |
| Manufacturing | 445 | 12.6% | $61,109 | 1.21 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 395 | 11.2% | $67,793 | 2.08 |
| Construction | 194 | 5.5% | $104,536 | 0.83 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 2.9% | $38,370 | 0.77 |
| Educational services | 84 | 2.4% | $37,179 | 0.91 |
| Professional and technical services | 71 | 2.0% | $53,298 | 0.23 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 71 | 2.0% | $37,768 | 0.94 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 67 | 1.9% | $64,984 | 1.85 |
| Administrative and waste services | 65 | 1.8% | $42,438 | 0.25 |
| Real estate and rental | 45 | 1.3% | $40,844 | 0.65 |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 1.0% | $58,103 | 0.19 |
| Management of companies | 35 | 1.0% | $77,456 | 0.46 |
| Information | 29 | 0.8% | $44,538 | 0.35 |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 0.8% | $54,389 | 0.15 |
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 | 60.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 16.1% |
| Work from home | 7.5% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 3.7% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,727 |
| Income per person | $46,118 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,341 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 15.8% |
| Median home value | $450,300 |
| Homeowners | 61.7% |
| 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 | 39.7 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 34.3% |
| Born abroad | 10.0% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 65.8% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.5 | 36 | 246 |
| Feb | 2.2 | 36 | 172 |
| Mar | 2.4 | 36 | 161 |
| Apr | 5.0 | 41 | 130 |
| May | 8.0 | 46 | 119 |
| Jun | 10.7 | 51 | 108 |
| Jul | 12.8 | 55 | 144 |
| Aug | 13.5 | 56 | 192 |
| Sep | 11.5 | 53 | 269 |
| Oct | 8.1 | 47 | 298 |
| Nov | 4.5 | 40 | 264 |
| Dec | 3.2 | 38 | 269 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau city and | AK | 93 mi | 31,794 | $101,661 | $1,444 |
| Ketchikan | AK | 190 mi | 8,078 | $85,275 | $1,417 |
| Anchorage | AK | 563 mi | 288,976 | $103,284 | $1,489 |
| Butte | AK | 564 mi | 4,085 | $101,042 | $1,610 |
| Palmer | AK | 570 mi | 6,268 | $72,201 | $1,125 |
| Gateway | AK | 572 mi | 6,845 | $137,772 | $1,741 |
| South Lakes | AK | 575 mi | 6,180 | $98,141 | $1,178 |
| North Lakes | AK | 576 mi | 10,223 | $101,679 | $1,441 |
| Fishhook | AK | 579 mi | 5,819 | $111,375 | $1,837 |
| Wasilla | AK | 579 mi | 9,720 | $67,234 | $1,153 |
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8,368 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,341 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 15.8% of the median household income.
$101,727 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
2.7% (BLS county, Sitka City and Borough (latest month 2026M09)).
Alaska. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.