Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Alaska, from official statistics, with source and date 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.
Alaska is in the West region (Pacific division), with 740,133 residents, a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $95,665. The unemployment rate was 4.3% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 102.4 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,665 | 12 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 34 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.5% | 9 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 102.4 | 38 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 37 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 7.7% | 28 of 51 | higher is better |
See the 323 federal jobs open now →Country guide: United States250 largest cities
Neighbouring states in the Pacific division: California · Hawaii · Oregon · Washington.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 13,684 | 18.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12,047 | 15.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10,375 | 13.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6,952 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6,501 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 3,837 | 5.0% |
| Retail trade | 3,605 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 2,631 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 2,466 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2,261 | 3.0% |
| Information | 1,718 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 1,673 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 1,491 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 1,434 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 1,424 | 1.9% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 1,304 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 586 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 504 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 489 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 239 | 0.3% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 13,900 | +3.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 19,100 | -5.9% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 15,100 | +15.3% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 70,900 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 4,200 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 10,700 | -0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 29,900 | +2.7% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 54,000 | +0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 41,400 | +2.7% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 12,200 | +3.4% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 77,400 | -3.0% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 348,800 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 39,660 | 121.8 | 1.07 | $52,530 | $37,440 | $78,280 | +11% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 27,600 | 84.8 | 0.96 | $35,600 | $25,350 | $53,920 | +2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 30,520 | 93.7 | 1.07 | $50,150 | $36,030 | $103,000 | +13% |
| Sales and Related | 22,530 | 69.2 | 0.80 | $39,060 | $31,200 | $76,980 | +1% |
| Management | 26,530 | 81.5 | 1.14 | $120,240 | $72,330 | $202,210 | -5% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 14,790 | 45.4 | 0.67 | $83,210 | $51,360 | $132,730 | +1% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 21,500 | 66.0 | 1.05 | $105,600 | $51,650 | $204,050 | +22% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 19,680 | 60.4 | 1.03 | $75,080 | $35,090 | $98,140 | +24% |
| Production | 9,270 | 28.5 | 0.52 | $54,720 | $35,790 | $117,740 | +16% |
| Healthcare Support | 13,790 | 42.4 | 0.83 | $45,310 | $35,740 | $62,710 | +18% |
| Construction and Extraction | 21,690 | 66.6 | 1.61 | $75,620 | $47,670 | $122,480 | +27% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 19,280 | 59.2 | 1.51 | $74,780 | $42,630 | $111,790 | +25% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 5,500 | 16.9 | 0.50 | $91,700 | $56,170 | $134,840 | -16% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 9,660 | 29.7 | 1.01 | $40,510 | $29,960 | $58,580 | +8% |
| Protective Service | 8,510 | 26.1 | 1.08 | $69,100 | $36,640 | $122,100 | +38% |
| Personal Care and Service | 8,470 | 26.0 | 1.24 | $41,390 | $30,360 | $60,340 | +14% |
| Community and Social Service | 7,410 | 22.8 | 1.33 | $62,960 | $43,440 | $100,630 | +8% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 6,490 | 19.9 | 1.18 | $106,340 | $66,590 | $174,320 | +7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 3,200 | 9.8 | 0.75 | $53,790 | $37,130 | $103,540 | -14% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 6,930 | 21.3 | 2.25 | $86,380 | $52,000 | $136,700 | +5% |
| Legal | 2,220 | 6.8 | 0.81 | $106,550 | $59,780 | $216,220 | +4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 340 | 1.0 | 0.37 | $51,480 | $30,460 | $75,880 | +41% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 26.3% |
| Public administration | 11.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 9.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 7.8% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Other services | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 4.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 3.9% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1,350 | 6.21 | $232,140 | $59,130 | $369,150 | +0% |
| Lawyers | 1,120 | 0.71 | $149,940 | $86,230 | $281,780 | -6% |
| Construction Managers | 1,720 | 2.16 | $139,190 | $98,810 | $213,710 | +21% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,640 | 1.31 | $132,240 | $81,940 | $292,300 | +7% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,740 | 1.34 | $127,950 | $76,510 | $193,580 | -10% |
| Financial Managers | 2,020 | 1.14 | $127,030 | $85,440 | $205,080 | -24% |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,020 | 0.82 | $116,630 | $63,320 | $219,350 | +10% |
| Civil Engineers | 1,670 | 2.17 | $114,730 | $78,940 | $163,420 | +14% |
| Registered Nurses | 7,510 | 1.06 | $109,480 | $85,030 | $149,070 | +12% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 1,090 | 12.03 | $106,480 | $62,280 | $182,740 | +83% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 1,020 | 1.84 | $106,400 | $73,950 | $172,480 | -7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 2,690 | 1.58 | $102,140 | $61,530 | $158,480 | +28% |
| Commercial Pilots | 1,000 | 10.07 | $100,120 | $49,610 | $163,410 | -19% |
| Project Management Specialists | 1,950 | 0.87 | $99,580 | $53,360 | $160,710 | -3% |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 1,260 | 0.90 | $99,130 | $60,670 | $137,340 | +30% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 2,720 | 2.11 | $98,110 | $60,300 | $137,900 | +23% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2,020 | 0.89 | $94,740 | $66,780 | $133,470 | +14% |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 1,200 | 1.23 | $93,920 | $53,730 | $122,660 | +47% |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1,470 | 5.07 | $91,150 | $54,530 | $122,880 | +14% |
| Electricians | 1,870 | 1.18 | $89,440 | $58,420 | $123,200 | +42% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,190 | 0.72 | $83,460 | $57,690 | $125,810 | -0% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 1,430 | 3.86 | $82,670 | $58,800 | $110,060 | +26% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 1,290 | 1.26 | $80,770 | $58,240 | $114,650 | +36% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 2,790 | 1.25 | $79,650 | $63,360 | $98,140 | +11% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 3,500 | 1.20 | $79,260 | $62,140 | $98,610 | +24% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour and Travel Guides | 1,660 | 14.79 | $44,210 | $33,410 | $58,890 | +16% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 1,090 | 12.03 | $106,480 | $62,280 | $182,740 | +83% |
| Commercial Pilots | 1,000 | 10.07 | $100,120 | $49,610 | $163,410 | -19% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1,350 | 6.21 | $232,140 | $59,130 | $369,150 | +0% |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1,470 | 5.07 | $91,150 | $54,530 | $122,880 | +14% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,120 | 4.70 | $77,310 | $64,040 | $106,680 | +21% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | 1,000 | 4.02 | $45,870 | $38,310 | $79,200 | +3% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 1,430 | 3.86 | $82,670 | $58,800 | $110,060 | +26% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 3,050 | 3.05 | $77,810 | $62,390 | $103,900 | +30% |
| Medical Records Specialists | 1,070 | 2.64 | $61,090 | $46,390 | $90,530 | +19% |
| Civil Engineers | 1,670 | 2.17 | $114,730 | $78,940 | $163,420 | +14% |
| Construction Managers | 1,720 | 2.16 | $139,190 | $98,810 | $213,710 | +21% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 2,720 | 2.11 | $98,110 | $60,300 | $137,900 | +23% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 5,690 | 1.89 | $69,840 | $47,990 | $98,220 | +0% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 1,020 | 1.84 | $106,400 | $73,950 | $172,480 | -7% |
| Carpenters | 2,560 | 1.82 | $73,860 | $49,060 | $151,530 | +22% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 2,250 | 1.68 | $33,960 | $30,160 | $37,760 | +10% |
| Construction Laborers | 3,690 | 1.61 | $58,060 | $37,980 | $83,710 | +23% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 4,580 | 1.59 | $56,430 | $40,000 | $76,800 | +11% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 2,690 | 1.58 | $102,140 | $61,530 | $158,480 | +28% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 1,430 | 1.55 | $48,580 | $37,990 | $58,710 | +30% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 1,260 | 1.53 | $62,630 | $45,330 | $91,240 | +5% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 5,390 | 1.51 | $48,530 | $35,360 | $64,620 | +2% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 1,370 | 1.50 | $47,360 | $37,440 | $78,850 | +3% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 2,800 | 1.50 | $35,720 | $30,350 | $46,440 | +1% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 323 federal job postings open now in Alaska (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Pacific Air Forces | 49 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 46 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 32 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 20 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 18 |
| Air National Guard Units | 17 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 15 |
| National Park Service | 14 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 11 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 10 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 10 |
| Defense Health Agency | 9 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 8 |
| Office of the Secretary of the Interior | 6 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 5 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Transportation Specialist | 18 |
| Aviation Safety | 15 |
| General Business And Industry | 12 |
| Social Work | 11 |
| Recreation Aid And Assistant | 11 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 10 |
| Education And Training Technician | 9 |
| Information Technology Management | 9 |
| Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant | 8 |
| General Education And Training | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 6 |
| Criminal Investigation | 6 |
| Custodial Working | 6 |
| Nurse | 5 |
| General Engineering | 5 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $73,992 (226 postings).
1 of the 250 largest US cities are in Alaska.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 288,976 | $103,284 | $1,489 | 4.6% | 38.6% |
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The median wage in Alaska is $61,000 a year ($29.33 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+20%). The 10th percentile earns $34,930 and the 90th $128,720.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 39,660 | 121.8 | 1.07 | $52,530 | $37,440 | $78,280 | +11% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 27,600 | 84.8 | 0.96 | $35,600 | $25,350 | $53,920 | +2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 30,520 | 93.7 | 1.07 | $50,150 | $36,030 | $103,000 | +13% |
| Sales and Related | 22,530 | 69.2 | 0.80 | $39,060 | $31,200 | $76,980 | +1% |
| Management | 26,530 | 81.5 | 1.14 | $120,240 | $72,330 | $202,210 | -5% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 14,790 | 45.4 | 0.67 | $83,210 | $51,360 | $132,730 | +1% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 21,500 | 66.0 | 1.05 | $105,600 | $51,650 | $204,050 | +22% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 19,680 | 60.4 | 1.03 | $75,080 | $35,090 | $98,140 | +24% |
| Production | 9,270 | 28.5 | 0.52 | $54,720 | $35,790 | $117,740 | +16% |
| Healthcare Support | 13,790 | 42.4 | 0.83 | $45,310 | $35,740 | $62,710 | +18% |
| Construction and Extraction | 21,690 | 66.6 | 1.61 | $75,620 | $47,670 | $122,480 | +27% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 19,280 | 59.2 | 1.51 | $74,780 | $42,630 | $111,790 | +25% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 5,500 | 16.9 | 0.50 | $91,700 | $56,170 | $134,840 | -16% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 9,660 | 29.7 | 1.01 | $40,510 | $29,960 | $58,580 | +8% |
| Protective Service | 8,510 | 26.1 | 1.08 | $69,100 | $36,640 | $122,100 | +38% |
| Personal Care and Service | 8,470 | 26.0 | 1.24 | $41,390 | $30,360 | $60,340 | +14% |
| Community and Social Service | 7,410 | 22.8 | 1.33 | $62,960 | $43,440 | $100,630 | +8% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 6,490 | 19.9 | 1.18 | $106,340 | $66,590 | $174,320 | +7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 3,200 | 9.8 | 0.75 | $53,790 | $37,130 | $103,540 | -14% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 6,930 | 21.3 | 2.25 | $86,380 | $52,000 | $136,700 | +5% |
| Legal | 2,220 | 6.8 | 0.81 | $106,550 | $59,780 | $216,220 | +4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 340 | 1.0 | 0.37 | $51,480 | $30,460 | $75,880 | +41% |
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.
| Rule ⇅ | In Alaska ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $14.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | No state tax on wages |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 102.4 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,444 |
| Median home value | $376,500 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 66.5% |
| Poverty rate | 10.2% |
| Drive alone to work | 66.8% |
| Public transit to work | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 8.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 8.5% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
7.7% of residents of Alaska were born abroad (56,842 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 18,252 |
| Korea | 3,188 |
| Mexico | 3,147 |
| Canada | 2,451 |
| Thailand | 2,227 |
| Ukraine | 1,493 |
| Dominican Republic | 1,366 |
| Germany | 1,322 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 1,221 |
| Laos | 1,122 |
| Japan | 872 |
| Russia | 814 |
| Colombia | 698 |
| Vietnam | 647 |
| India | 587 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$14.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
No state tax on wages (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.3% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$95,665 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
323 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.