Average salary in Alaska
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Alaska is $74,720 a year and the median is $61,000, across 325,570 jobs (BLS May 2025). Alaska ranks #10 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $74,720 |
| Median salary | $61,000 |
| Median hourly wage | $29.33 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $34,930 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $128,720 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $61,125 |
Highest-paying jobs in Alaska
- Physician: $355,100
- Family Medicine Physician: $323,490
- Airline Pilot: $232,140
- Dentist: $230,990
- Pharmacist: $167,310
- Chief Executive: $166,710
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $164,260
- Industrial Engineer: $156,510
- Nurse Practitioner: $155,170
- Physician Assistant: $150,700
- Lawyer: $149,940
- Engineer: $142,390
- Construction Manager: $139,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective: $137,320
- Massage Therapist: $134,930
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $133,490
- Dental Hygienist: $132,690
- Medical and Health Services Manager: $132,240
- Natural Sciences Manager: $130,590
- Human Resources Manager: $129,570
Most common jobs in Alaska
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salesperson | 7,890 | $37,290 |
| Registered Nurse | 7,510 | $109,480 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 6,770 | $40,310 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 6,530 | $39,740 |
| General and Operations Manager | 6,020 | $116,630 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 5,900 | $33,280 |
| Cashier | 5,810 | $36,130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | 5,690 | $69,840 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | 5,390 | $48,530 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 5,200 | $40,510 |
| Maintenance and Repair Worker | 4,590 | $60,270 |
| Bookkeeping | 4,580 | $56,430 |
| Laborer and Freight | 4,250 | $44,510 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 3,830 | $26,310 |
| Teaching Assistant | 3,810 | $37,190 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Alaska?
$74,720 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $61,000 ($29.33/hour), per BLS May 2025. Alaska ranks #10 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alaska?
Physician ($355,100), Family Medicine Physician ($323,490), Airline Pilot ($232,140), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Alaska?
Earning more than the median of $61,000 puts you above half of Alaska workers; the top 10% earn over $128,720.