Comprehensive salary overview for Alaska based on 310,610 workers across 525 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Alaska based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dentists, General | $230,830 | $202,250 | 260 |
| 2 | Airline Pilot | $226,490 | $222,280 | 1,620 |
| 3 | Petroleum Engineers | $200,750 | $211,940 | 310 |
| 4 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $168,880 | $158,160 | 140 |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $168,680 | $211,500 | 910 |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $168,040 | $267,910 | 170 |
| 7 | Optometrists | $165,830 | $154,110 | 70 |
| 8 | Pharmacist | $163,200 | $158,430 | 510 |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,290 | $161,610 | 730 |
| 10 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $147,190 | $133,760 | 120 |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $145,450 | $142,340 | 570 |
| 12 | Industrial Engineers | $142,980 | $147,060 | 230 |
| 13 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $142,230 | $165,250 | 110 |
| 14 | Psychiatrists | $140,650 | $215,130 | 40 |
| 15 | Transportation Inspectors | $138,030 | $157,750 | 200 |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $136,350 | $139,590 | 670 |
| 17 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $136,080 | $129,410 | 40 |
| 18 | Construction Manager | $135,630 | $148,270 | 1,600 |
| 19 | Massage Therapists | $135,200 | $126,320 | 570 |
| 20 | Lawyer | $132,710 | $140,520 | 1,040 |
| 21 | Engineers, All Other | $132,410 | $132,190 | 280 |
| 22 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $132,320 | $129,720 | 330 |
| 23 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,700 | $136,250 | 880 |
| 24 | Nurse Midwives | $130,030 | $137,410 | 60 |
| 25 | Mechanical Engineer | $129,990 | $120,920 | 530 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Alaska by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $24,400 | 370 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $27,370 | 3,980 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,600 | 350 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $29,410 | 120 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $29,670 | N/A |
| Bartenders | $29,860 | 2,070 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $30,560 | 3,930 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $30,840 | 210 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,490 | 360 |
| Animal Trainers | $33,600 | 80 |
The most common jobs in Alaska by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 7,790 | $36,940 |
| Registered Nurse | 7,040 | $110,690 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,680 | $39,560 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,220 | $38,370 |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,010 | $120,470 |
| Cashiers | 5,950 | $36,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 5,720 | $67,030 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 5,320 | $46,280 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,060 | $34,430 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 4,900 | $39,040 |
See how average salaries in Alaska compare to other states across the country.
All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.