Jobs, pay and daily life in Utqiag?vik, 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.
Utqiag?vik is a city in Alaska with 4,778 residents. The median household earns $115,313 a year and the median rent is $1,360 a month, which is 14.2% 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 Utqiag?vik compares. Among the 30 largest places in Alaska, Utqiag?vik is #26 by population, #28 for college degrees (#1 = most), #28 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #6 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, North Slope Borough, is #1 of 30 counties for average pay ($128,567).
Utqiag?vik has 4,778 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.6% of the population of Alaska. It covers 19 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 254 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4, 4% younger than the state median (34.4 against 35.8).
The median gross rent is $1,360 a month (rent plus utilities), 4% below the state median ($1,360 against $1,419). Over a year that is 14.2% 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 $311,400, which is 2.7 times the median household income ($115,313); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 45.6% of households own their home, 32% below the state average (45.6% 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 North Slope Borough was 3.4%. 62.8% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in North Slope Borough; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 42.0% drive alone, 1.4% use public transit, 11.0% walk, 7.4% work from home. 2.8% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 67% below the state average (2.8% against 8.4%).
16.4% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% below the state share (16.4% against 31.7%). 8.5% of residents were born outside the United States, 10% above the state share (8.5% against 7.7%). The poverty rate is 11.0%, 8% above the state rate (11.0% against 10.1%).
The warmest month is Aug, averaging 38°F (3.1°C), and the coolest is Jan at -5°F (-20.7°C). About 328 mm (13 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Aug is the wettest month (48 mm) and Jan the driest (16 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: Farmers Loop (496 miles, rent 3% higher); College (497 miles, rent 7% higher); Steele Creek (498 miles, rent 10% lower); Chena Ridge (500 miles, rent 18% lower). Rent differences are against Utqiag?vik; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Public administration | 32.3% |
| Education and health care | 24.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 6.9% |
| Retail trade | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 5.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.5% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 4.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 2.9% |
| Other services | 2.4% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Utqiag?vik 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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Slope Borough | 10,810 | $8,088 million | $748,175 | 11,794 | 225 | $128,567 | +12.0% | 3.4% | 6,215 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining, oil and gas | 5,742 | 66.4% | $163,489 | 128.72 |
| Administrative and waste services | 1,146 | 13.3% | $81,191 | 1.65 |
| Construction | 490 | 5.7% | $155,925 | 0.79 |
| Professional and technical services | 383 | 4.4% | $145,826 | 0.47 |
| Retail trade | 273 | 3.2% | $41,245 | 0.23 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 261 | 3.0% | $115,802 | 0.52 |
| Management of companies | 221 | 2.6% | $153,005 | 1.11 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 120 | 1.4% | $138,899 | 0.34 |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 0.1% | $65,636 | 0.01 |
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 | 42.0% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 11.0% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 2.8% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,313 |
| Income per person | $43,602 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,360 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 14.2% |
| Median home value | $311,400 |
| Homeowners | 45.6% |
| Poverty rate | 11.0% |
| 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 | 34.4 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 83.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 16.4% |
| Born abroad | 8.5% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 62.8% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -20.7 | -5 | 16 |
| Feb | -20.7 | -5 | 18 |
| Mar | -19.6 | -3 | 16 |
| Apr | -13.0 | 9 | 17 |
| May | -4.6 | 24 | 22 |
| Jun | 0.4 | 33 | 27 |
| Jul | 2.7 | 37 | 46 |
| Aug | 3.1 | 38 | 48 |
| Sep | 1.8 | 35 | 39 |
| Oct | -2.7 | 27 | 37 |
| Nov | -11.8 | 11 | 23 |
| Dec | -18.5 | -1 | 19 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Loop | AK | 496 mi | 4,954 | $109,950 | $1,406 |
| College | AK | 497 mi | 11,924 | $83,895 | $1,454 |
| Steele Creek | AK | 498 mi | 5,928 | $121,364 | $1,223 |
| Chena Ridge | AK | 500 mi | 5,881 | $133,775 | $1,110 |
| Fairbanks | AK | 501 mi | 32,083 | $73,534 | $1,496 |
| Badger | AK | 507 mi | 18,677 | $97,183 | $1,629 |
| Fishhook | AK | 689 mi | 5,819 | $111,375 | $1,837 |
| Meadow Lakes | AK | 693 mi | 8,689 | $81,699 | $1,377 |
| Tanaina | AK | 693 mi | 9,646 | $105,536 | $1,398 |
| North Lakes | AK | 696 mi | 10,223 | $101,679 | $1,441 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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4,778 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,360 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 14.2% of the median household income.
$115,313 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.4% (BLS county, North Slope Borough (latest month 2026M09)).
Alaska. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.