Career Progression: Entry-Level vs Senior Salaries in Alaska (2024)

How much more do senior professionals earn compared to entry-level in Alaska? Explore salary growth potential for 528+ occupations, based on 2024 BLS percentile data.

528
Occupations Tracked
117%
Avg Career Growth
2024
BLS Data Year

Top 10: Highest Career Growth Potential in Alaska

These occupations show the largest salary gap between entry-level (P10) and senior (P90) in Alaska — the biggest payoff for career advancement.

All 528 Occupations by Career Growth in Alaska

Complete list sorted by career salary growth premium (highest to lowest) for Alaska. Click any job to see the full entry-level vs senior breakdown with percentile data.

# Occupation Entry (P10) Median Senior (P90) Growth
1 Legislators $31,070 $50,400 $218,220 +602%
2 Food Batchmakers $31,040 $46,460 $170,160 +448%
3 Loan Officers $31,330 $66,320 $157,630 +403%
4 Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $49,070 $62,260 $234,080 +377%
5 Acupuncturists $31,620 $79,510 $143,730 +355%
6 Film and Video Editors $24,220 $47,900 $100,950 +317%
7 Cost Estimators $34,910 $66,740 $144,960 +315%
8 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $24,550 $62,400 $99,470 +305%
9 Models $30,430 $48,680 $121,740 +300%
10 Power Plant Operators $35,450 $82,660 $136,740 +286%
11 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $23,360 $48,220 $88,710 +280%
12 General and Operations Managers $54,720 $104,720 $204,190 +273%
13 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $33,560 $79,070 $125,150 +273%
14 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $42,100 $61,080 $156,460 +272%
15 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $37,440 $83,200 $137,380 +267%
16 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $31,120 $60,470 $113,810 +266%
17 Financial and Investment Analysts $58,660 $91,790 $212,780 +263%
18 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $32,570 $82,440 $117,370 +260%
19 Petroleum Engineers $64,490 $134,750 $230,730 +258%
20 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,580 $70,820 $130,810 +258%
21 Medical Dosimetrists $51,580 $173,170 $179,940 +249%
22 Special Education Teachers, Preschool $30,580 $60,170 $106,430 +248%
23 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $33,190 $51,840 $113,050 +241%
24 Waiters and Waitresses $22,710 $26,610 $76,080 +235%
25 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $32,390 $49,420 $106,500 +229%
26 Emergency Management Directors $59,590 $84,970 $192,130 +222%
27 First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $41,690 $62,560 $133,970 +221%
28 Massage Therapists $51,530 $88,830 $163,240 +217%
29 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $56,240 $119,100 $177,210 +215%
30 Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $32,380 $50,660 $101,300 +213%
31 Interpreters and Translators $33,280 $62,560 $104,000 +212%
32 Chiropractors $57,860 $124,190 $179,980 +211%
33 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $35,110 $90,810 $108,600 +209%
34 Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $42,700 $72,690 $131,390 +208%
35 Occupational Therapists $45,210 $103,180 $139,430 +208%
36 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $38,430 $58,920 $117,510 +206%
37 Coaches and Scouts $27,350 $38,170 $82,940 +203%
38 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $30,990 $49,410 $93,380 +201%
39 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $38,070 $72,720 $112,890 +197%
40 Music Directors and Composers $31,800 $53,180 $93,590 +194%
41 Surveying and Mapping Technicians $35,920 $66,560 $105,110 +193%
42 Ship Engineers $45,820 $81,940 $133,550 +191%
43 Art Directors $36,800 $59,450 $106,400 +189%
44 Radiologists $47,280 $122,450 $136,790 +189%
45 Photographers $25,440 $43,500 $73,220 +188%
46 Public Relations Managers $65,470 $110,180 $187,620 +187%
47 Power Distributors and Dispatchers $56,450 $117,400 $162,280 +187%
48 Plant and System Operators, All Other $36,900 $74,780 $105,290 +185%
49 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $24,200 $44,450 $68,700 +184%
50 Industrial Machinery Mechanics $41,600 $84,510 $117,970 +184%
51 Occupational Therapy Assistants $29,180 $43,360 $82,510 +183%
52 Materials Engineers $64,550 $113,870 $182,260 +182%
53 Clergy $34,560 $50,330 $97,500 +182%
54 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $36,830 $56,620 $103,760 +182%
55 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $43,360 $79,400 $122,110 +182%
56 Data Scientists $51,130 $80,000 $142,920 +180%
57 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $44,350 $74,370 $124,300 +180%
58 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $62,420 $119,230 $173,970 +179%
59 Advertising Sales Agents $37,750 $77,050 $105,400 +179%
60 Training and Development Managers $69,280 $107,310 $192,920 +178%
61 Broadcast Technicians $30,260 $45,420 $83,980 +178%
62 Airfield Operations Specialists $34,320 $51,800 $95,300 +178%
63 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $74,610 $98,420 $206,960 +177%
64 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $41,010 $80,250 $113,500 +177%
65 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $48,320 $93,450 $133,890 +177%
66 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $48,720 $105,780 $134,670 +176%
67 Education Teachers, Postsecondary $45,140 $84,140 $124,480 +176%
68 Physical Therapist Assistants $32,000 $63,430 $87,840 +174%
69 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $47,290 $98,340 $129,220 +173%
70 Firefighters $31,040 $58,280 $84,840 +173%
71 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $44,910 $75,060 $122,120 +172%
72 First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $38,750 $56,580 $105,490 +172%
73 Glaziers $34,330 $45,940 $92,860 +170%
74 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $29,810 $36,230 $80,170 +169%
75 Administrative Services Managers $64,830 $95,990 $173,780 +168%
76 Education Administrators, Postsecondary $68,710 $142,360 $183,910 +168%
77 Marriage and Family Therapists $46,080 $66,290 $123,500 +168%
78 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $38,830 $47,200 $103,880 +168%
79 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $28,790 $47,290 $77,010 +167%
80 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $38,780 $56,900 $103,500 +167%
81 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $29,970 $48,560 $80,090 +167%
82 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $59,940 $100,700 $159,450 +166%
83 Conservation Scientists $50,020 $70,890 $132,700 +165%
84 Museum Technicians and Conservators $29,420 $51,860 $77,900 +165%
85 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $40,370 $93,450 $107,160 +165%
86 Lodging Managers $36,310 $67,180 $95,750 +164%
87 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $38,930 $64,530 $102,790 +164%
88 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $50,090 $114,060 $132,050 +164%
89 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $33,760 $51,560 $88,720 +163%
90 Facilities Managers $66,560 $108,190 $174,660 +162%
91 Manicurists and Pedicurists $29,080 $44,200 $76,170 +162%
92 File Clerks $23,300 $39,650 $60,960 +162%
93 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $51,260 $79,770 $133,620 +161%
94 Fire Inspectors and Investigators $46,250 $78,930 $120,790 +161%
95 Financial Risk Specialists $52,740 $108,810 $136,910 +160%
96 Electrical Engineers $63,940 $101,710 $166,060 +160%
97 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $40,000 $61,150 $104,000 +160%
98 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,300 $37,010 $78,540 +159%
99 Financial Managers $82,530 $127,000 $212,700 +158%
100 Construction Managers $83,540 $131,420 $215,910 +158%
101 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $53,400 $92,520 $137,780 +158%
102 Instructional Coordinators $42,290 $72,520 $108,530 +157%
103 Recreation Workers $29,190 $43,040 $75,110 +157%
104 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $42,310 $70,930 $108,930 +157%
105 Social and Community Service Managers $50,650 $84,120 $129,450 +156%
106 Managers, All Other $71,780 $119,530 $183,500 +156%
107 Editors $38,980 $49,500 $99,750 +156%
108 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $28,290 $50,880 $72,530 +156%
109 Painters, Construction and Maintenance $38,590 $69,220 $98,780 +156%
110 Nurse Practitioners $70,100 $133,930 $179,040 +155%
111 Project Management Specialists $63,220 $105,990 $160,670 +154%
112 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $53,640 $93,220 $136,100 +154%
113 Light Truck Drivers $35,500 $52,000 $90,070 +154%
114 Sales Managers $62,860 $93,050 $158,750 +153%
115 Urban and Regional Planners $44,410 $81,630 $112,030 +152%
116 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $49,940 $93,840 $125,730 +152%
117 Information and Record Clerks, All Other $26,000 $47,360 $65,500 +152%
118 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $34,810 $52,430 $87,670 +152%
119 Computer Systems Analysts $50,620 $86,720 $127,110 +151%
120 Mechanical Engineers $64,990 $101,960 $163,330 +151%
121 Chemists $55,120 $81,680 $138,520 +151%
122 Social Workers, All Other $43,890 $57,630 $110,100 +151%
123 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $83,880 $168,880 $210,180 +151%
124 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,920 $74,860 $125,030 +150%
125 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $68,690 $108,880 $171,800 +150%
126 Logisticians $51,980 $85,680 $129,520 +149%
127 Parts Salespersons $30,280 $37,230 $75,080 +148%
128 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $43,340 $73,670 $107,320 +148%
129 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $40,520 $79,110 $99,960 +147%
130 Private Detectives and Investigators $40,880 $57,450 $100,780 +147%
131 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,180 $43,860 $82,000 +147%
132 Marketing Managers $66,540 $105,080 $163,990 +146%
133 Education Administrators, All Other $56,540 $86,180 $139,330 +146%
134 Statisticians $59,840 $94,930 $146,370 +145%
135 Physical Scientists, All Other $64,380 $111,090 $157,440 +145%
136 Sales Engineers $64,330 $99,690 $157,830 +145%
137 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $39,690 $81,020 $97,070 +145%
138 Buyers and Purchasing Agents $49,830 $75,670 $121,370 +144%
139 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $82,770 $115,170 $202,030 +144%
140 Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $31,200 $48,220 $76,120 +144%
141 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,360 $70,830 $86,220 +144%
142 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $29,830 $46,420 $72,360 +143%
143 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $36,620 $59,630 $89,120 +143%
144 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $42,240 $60,120 $102,170 +142%
145 History Teachers, Postsecondary $44,460 $65,160 $107,690 +142%
146 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $25,600 $40,500 $61,860 +142%
147 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $47,540 $87,710 $115,240 +142%
148 Personal Service Managers, All Other $39,090 $75,880 $94,350 +141%
149 Database Architects $77,400 $119,440 $186,730 +141%
150 Electricians $48,770 $82,160 $117,640 +141%
151 Training and Development Specialists $45,300 $68,000 $108,450 +139%
152 Financial Specialists, All Other $50,840 $83,080 $121,370 +139%
153 Sales and Related Workers, All Other $34,270 $56,150 $81,890 +139%
154 Maintenance Workers, Machinery $45,130 $64,670 $107,430 +138%
155 Driver/Sales Workers $24,310 $37,870 $57,890 +138%
156 Purchasing Managers $71,240 $107,380 $169,110 +137%
157 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $76,050 $106,640 $180,020 +137%
158 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $34,620 $49,110 $81,970 +137%
159 Producers and Directors $40,000 $61,920 $94,940 +137%
160 Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $29,060 $46,860 $68,760 +137%
161 Computer Network Architects $63,790 $104,960 $150,830 +136%
162 Public Relations Specialists $42,750 $67,040 $101,040 +136%
163 Print Binding and Finishing Workers $23,080 $40,180 $54,460 +136%
164 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $56,050 $83,600 $131,780 +135%
165 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $54,190 $80,490 $127,080 +135%
166 Dietetic Technicians $28,950 $40,210 $67,900 +135%
167 Avionics Technicians $37,220 $63,290 $87,380 +135%
168 Tour and Travel Guides $31,930 $47,800 $74,810 +134%
169 Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $61,560 $121,100 $143,850 +134%
170 Detectives and Criminal Investigators $73,800 $116,710 $171,790 +133%
171 First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $32,090 $47,050 $74,660 +133%
172 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $44,830 $75,380 $104,630 +133%
173 Computer and Information Systems Managers $84,580 $133,600 $196,110 +132%
174 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $41,430 $72,970 $96,050 +132%
175 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $60,770 $92,890 $140,630 +131%
176 Surveyors $56,020 $79,320 $129,400 +131%
177 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $39,970 $56,750 $92,230 +131%
178 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,980 $90,060 $133,750 +131%
179 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $43,990 $77,350 $100,640 +129%
180 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,440 $67,110 $107,970 +128%
181 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $61,850 $113,410 $141,010 +128%
182 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $22,880 $29,190 $52,180 +128%
183 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $57,220 $94,650 $130,320 +128%
184 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $37,860 $60,810 $86,310 +128%
185 Economists $62,620 $99,990 $142,200 +127%
186 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $23,000 $23,000 $52,140 +127%
187 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $23,080 $37,440 $52,480 +127%
188 School Psychologists $65,850 $92,760 $148,880 +126%
189 Directors, Religious Activities and Education $37,960 $67,890 $85,460 +125%
190 Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $29,590 $60,470 $66,640 +125%
191 Teachers and Instructors, All Other $42,850 $61,850 $96,050 +124%
192 Audio and Video Technicians $37,330 $45,120 $83,540 +124%
193 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $24,680 $37,190 $55,260 +124%
194 Compliance Officers $54,450 $83,680 $121,370 +123%
195 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $46,210 $59,990 $102,960 +123%
196 Software Developers $87,260 $151,400 $194,380 +123%
197 Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $46,430 $70,860 $103,590 +123%
198 Counselors, All Other $36,760 $47,400 $81,850 +123%
199 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $42,650 $63,920 $95,260 +123%
200 Roofers $46,910 $63,730 $104,740 +123%
201 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $22,620 $39,740 $50,420 +123%
202 Database Administrators $58,200 $90,800 $129,020 +122%
203 Lawyers $83,450 $131,760 $185,180 +122%
204 Graphic Designers $37,230 $47,330 $82,540 +122%
205 Pharmacists $82,840 $152,730 $183,780 +122%
206 Residential Advisors $25,840 $38,440 $57,450 +122%
207 Human Resources Specialists $47,800 $69,040 $105,480 +121%
208 Business Operations Specialists, All Other $56,140 $85,680 $123,800 +121%
209 Community Health Workers $36,790 $47,260 $81,160 +121%
210 Tree Trimmers and Pruners $43,960 $76,210 $97,200 +121%
211 Motorboat Operators $33,910 $37,050 $74,980 +121%
212 Material Moving Workers, All Other $32,420 $39,170 $71,510 +121%
213 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $54,000 $100,060 $118,610 +120%
214 Production Workers, All Other $34,700 $48,360 $76,240 +120%
215 Insurance Underwriters $58,700 $76,410 $128,520 +119%
216 Rehabilitation Counselors $43,770 $66,460 $95,800 +119%
217 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $31,280 $45,790 $68,500 +119%
218 Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,750 $34,160 $54,140 +119%
219 Postal Service Clerks $32,860 $54,150 $71,840 +119%
220 Air Traffic Controllers $79,580 $120,040 $173,370 +118%
221 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $46,140 $66,700 $100,300 +117%
222 Chefs and Head Cooks $43,720 $60,250 $94,960 +117%
223 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $35,810 $49,330 $77,600 +117%
224 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $29,070 $43,270 $62,950 +117%
225 Carpenters $47,060 $62,190 $101,910 +117%
226 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $35,290 $57,020 $76,110 +116%
227 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $35,410 $49,020 $76,520 +116%
228 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $31,200 $44,510 $67,170 +115%
229 Helpers--Production Workers $31,950 $39,010 $68,640 +115%
230 Accountants and Auditors $52,620 $78,580 $112,360 +114%
231 Computer Programmers $60,320 $94,930 $128,790 +114%
232 Self-Enrichment Teachers $36,010 $55,400 $76,910 +114%
233 First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $52,130 $89,590 $111,260 +113%
234 Security Guards $34,840 $47,300 $74,370 +113%
235 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $34,900 $47,010 $74,470 +113%
236 Construction Laborers $35,520 $49,950 $75,760 +113%
237 Industrial Production Managers $79,260 $128,490 $168,110 +112%
238 Fundraisers $45,010 $58,740 $95,200 +112%
239 Civil Engineers $74,420 $103,730 $157,540 +112%
240 Atmospheric and Space Scientists $67,980 $93,350 $144,310 +112%
241 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $55,940 $86,820 $118,250 +111%
242 Computer Network Support Specialists $58,580 $101,740 $123,450 +111%
243 Legal Support Workers, All Other $51,110 $82,390 $108,040 +111%
244 Medical Equipment Repairers $47,580 $79,550 $100,550 +111%
245 Human Resources Managers $77,800 $117,580 $163,380 +110%
246 Financial Examiners $40,610 $61,800 $85,450 +110%
247 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $64,040 $92,720 $134,300 +110%
248 Artists and Related Workers, All Other $38,270 $45,020 $80,480 +110%
249 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $44,170 $64,330 $92,700 +110%
250 Public Safety Telecommunicators $49,870 $59,970 $104,510 +110%
251 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,070 $59,940 $81,980 +110%
252 Engineers, All Other $77,420 $124,790 $161,610 +109%
253 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $23,490 $37,670 $49,100 +109%
254 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $39,400 $60,810 $82,290 +109%
255 Logging Equipment Operators $38,150 $60,350 $79,780 +109%
256 Child, Family, and School Social Workers $44,700 $63,360 $93,050 +108%
257 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,010 $108,840 $168,800 +108%
258 Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $50,660 $76,000 $105,390 +108%
259 First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $35,980 $56,160 $74,740 +108%
260 Therapists, All Other $78,380 $103,660 $162,240 +107%
261 Cooks, Short Order $29,390 $37,970 $60,980 +107%
262 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $39,620 $74,130 $82,040 +107%
263 Sheet Metal Workers $56,110 $99,590 $116,400 +107%
264 Butchers and Meat Cutters $32,030 $47,010 $66,270 +107%
265 Food Service Managers $44,150 $64,210 $90,740 +106%
266 Biological Technicians $39,080 $47,360 $80,310 +106%
267 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $46,560 $65,180 $95,940 +106%
268 Bakers $22,610 $30,410 $46,550 +106%
269 Printing Press Operators $29,540 $44,450 $60,740 +106%
270 Passenger Attendants $29,230 $50,860 $60,070 +106%
271 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $40,210 $53,480 $82,330 +105%
272 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $39,450 $52,890 $80,750 +105%
273 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,280 $81,670 $105,180 +105%
274 Sailors and Marine Oilers $38,910 $60,440 $79,660 +105%
275 Architectural and Engineering Managers $105,880 $146,370 $215,740 +104%
276 Management Analysts $68,660 $101,250 $140,030 +104%
277 Anthropologists and Archeologists $56,030 $83,080 $114,400 +104%
278 Chemical Technicians $38,480 $55,650 $78,610 +104%
279 Tutors $37,770 $51,130 $76,930 +104%
280 Real Estate Sales Agents $54,370 $80,480 $111,010 +104%
281 Office Clerks, General $31,640 $48,170 $64,540 +104%
282 Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $29,640 $36,150 $60,350 +104%
283 Tax Preparers $41,280 $75,240 $83,660 +103%
284 Computer Occupations, All Other $67,000 $106,250 $136,180 +103%
285 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,430 $75,670 $104,610 +103%
286 News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $37,370 $48,240 $75,800 +103%
287 Pest Control Workers $36,650 $45,190 $74,220 +103%
288 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $57,450 $84,010 $116,130 +102%
289 Paralegals and Legal Assistants $45,850 $59,120 $92,640 +102%
290 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,410 $48,650 $81,720 +102%
291 Cargo and Freight Agents $38,590 $48,350 $77,960 +102%
292 Extraction Workers, All Other $41,020 $54,690 $82,930 +102%
293 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,460 $65,590 $79,760 +102%
294 Operations Research Analysts $58,500 $102,450 $117,640 +101%
295 Insurance Sales Agents $37,940 $49,970 $76,120 +101%
296 Billing and Posting Clerks $32,240 $50,550 $64,780 +101%
297 Web Developers $68,200 $88,090 $136,640 +100%
298 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $34,560 $37,450 $69,270 +100%
299 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $45,970 $54,580 $91,620 +99%
300 Curators $59,320 $74,980 $118,290 +99%
301 Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $42,070 $50,820 $83,900 +99%
302 Travel Agents $38,000 $44,640 $75,460 +99%
303 Bicycle Repairers $23,720 $32,500 $47,250 +99%
304 Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $29,580 $36,340 $58,720 +99%
305 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $38,130 $65,890 $75,840 +99%
306 Real Estate Brokers $49,360 $64,250 $97,540 +98%
307 Customer Service Representatives $32,840 $41,600 $65,080 +98%
308 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $45,460 $46,570 $90,090 +98%
309 Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $31,030 $45,670 $61,430 +98%
310 Natural Sciences Managers $78,710 $121,280 $155,420 +97%
311 Environmental Engineers $73,340 $108,730 $144,310 +97%
312 Healthcare Social Workers $50,560 $64,500 $99,670 +97%
313 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $30,830 $44,570 $60,860 +97%
314 Machinists $46,690 $59,860 $92,190 +97%
315 Credit Analysts $51,120 $65,740 $100,240 +96%
316 Biological Scientists, All Other $61,920 $93,350 $121,370 +96%
317 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $54,100 $80,940 $106,040 +96%
318 Medical Transcriptionists $30,740 $43,580 $60,160 +96%
319 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $37,120 $52,020 $72,800 +96%
320 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,200 $46,520 $78,610 +96%
321 Packers and Packagers, Hand $29,610 $39,880 $58,060 +96%
322 Labor Relations Specialists $75,720 $109,400 $147,860 +95%
323 Property Appraisers and Assessors $53,910 $81,430 $105,370 +95%
324 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $64,880 $106,960 $126,220 +95%
325 Emergency Medical Technicians $37,330 $51,850 $72,770 +95%
326 Animal Trainers $28,640 $28,910 $55,730 +95%
327 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $63,250 $82,040 $123,170 +95%
328 Health Education Specialists $47,600 $64,190 $92,120 +94%
329 Surgical Assistants $40,660 $47,360 $79,030 +94%
330 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $42,830 $59,370 $82,950 +94%
331 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,020 $34,720 $56,160 +94%
332 Web and Digital Interface Designers $50,630 $69,650 $97,810 +93%
333 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,520 $66,650 $97,460 +93%
334 First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $37,370 $50,530 $72,020 +93%
335 Tire Repairers and Changers $30,600 $37,340 $58,920 +93%
336 Floral Designers $31,910 $44,720 $61,200 +92%
337 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,570 $77,100 $106,700 +92%
338 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $64,970 $103,070 $124,270 +91%
339 Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,850 $82,410 $115,240 +89%
340 Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $51,990 $66,690 $98,280 +89%
341 Medical Records Specialists $43,230 $55,280 $81,530 +89%
342 Budget Analysts $64,580 $92,620 $121,370 +88%
343 Network and Computer Systems Administrators $63,130 $89,400 $118,830 +88%
344 Forensic Science Technicians $54,000 $71,610 $101,700 +88%
345 Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,760 $53,270 $80,360 +88%
346 Automotive Body and Related Repairers $40,240 $62,100 $75,720 +88%
347 Epidemiologists $69,490 $94,410 $130,250 +87%
348 School Bus Monitors $26,880 $32,870 $50,220 +87%
349 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,000 $45,520 $63,420 +87%
350 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $44,880 $62,480 $84,050 +87%
351 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,740 $72,380 $100,530 +87%
352 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $55,640 $80,230 $103,470 +86%
353 Aircraft Service Attendants $29,730 $41,050 $55,140 +85%
354 Cooks, All Other $36,420 $38,710 $66,970 +84%
355 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $38,940 $51,400 $71,840 +84%
356 Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,140 $36,230 $51,370 +83%
357 Medical Equipment Preparers $41,650 $51,190 $76,080 +83%
358 Postal Service Mail Carriers $41,250 $52,210 $75,300 +83%
359 Data Entry Keyers $34,480 $51,890 $63,040 +83%
360 Carpet Installers $44,420 $60,580 $81,450 +83%
361 Commercial Divers $46,910 $56,310 $86,030 +83%
362 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $39,910 $50,630 $72,630 +82%
363 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $26,850 $42,550 $48,990 +82%
364 Sewing Machine Operators $33,490 $41,600 $60,960 +82%
365 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $55,340 $74,550 $100,410 +81%
366 Computer User Support Specialists $46,500 $58,070 $84,250 +81%
367 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $78,270 $103,530 $141,710 +81%
368 Forest and Conservation Technicians $41,550 $52,620 $75,110 +81%
369 Technical Writers $52,000 $80,600 $93,870 +81%
370 Opticians, Dispensing $37,360 $54,080 $67,590 +81%
371 Gambling Service Workers, All Other $24,530 $32,380 $44,370 +81%
372 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $44,260 $66,900 $80,100 +81%
373 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,870 $95,150 $118,770 +80%
374 Speech-Language Pathologists $68,680 $99,470 $123,380 +80%
375 Correctional Officers and Jailers $53,830 $70,870 $96,760 +80%
376 Protective Service Workers, All Other $40,600 $52,620 $72,970 +80%
377 Animal Caretakers $26,790 $33,970 $48,100 +80%
378 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $40,190 $52,620 $72,200 +80%
379 Procurement Clerks $38,080 $52,620 $68,410 +80%
380 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $33,280 $39,870 $59,850 +80%
381 Fundraising Managers $69,820 $77,560 $124,990 +79%
382 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,470 $36,950 $50,840 +79%
383 Construction and Building Inspectors $63,650 $85,000 $114,070 +79%
384 Fence Erectors $41,700 $60,170 $74,850 +79%
385 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $57,650 $88,800 $103,460 +79%
386 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $73,950 $101,360 $132,670 +79%
387 Social and Human Service Assistants $34,620 $45,210 $61,480 +78%
388 Baggage Porters and Bellhops $22,570 $33,760 $40,250 +78%
389 Bill and Account Collectors $40,180 $57,110 $71,490 +78%
390 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $57,200 $85,830 $101,670 +78%
391 Surgical Technologists $50,990 $78,410 $90,360 +77%
392 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $58,360 $80,270 $103,070 +77%
393 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $41,600 $50,190 $73,630 +77%
394 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $47,970 $52,070 $85,020 +77%
395 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $45,500 $63,140 $80,610 +77%
396 Dental Assistants $36,980 $51,820 $65,080 +76%
397 Counter and Rental Clerks $30,300 $36,750 $53,280 +76%
398 Stockers and Order Fillers $30,880 $38,070 $53,920 +75%
399 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $64,210 $81,240 $112,030 +74%
400 Special Education Teachers, Middle School $59,790 $83,390 $103,850 +74%
401 Dietitians and Nutritionists $56,500 $77,890 $98,100 +74%
402 Pharmacy Aides $33,730 $41,800 $58,740 +74%
403 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,460 $83,130 $104,480 +73%
404 Retail Salespersons $28,530 $36,330 $49,390 +73%
405 Couriers and Messengers $35,940 $37,910 $62,000 +73%
406 Helpers--Extraction Workers $35,030 $46,930 $60,560 +73%
407 First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $58,580 $79,250 $100,730 +72%
408 Library Assistants, Clerical $30,630 $40,340 $52,670 +72%
409 Physician Assistants $103,270 $141,020 $176,900 +71%
410 Paramedics $51,490 $65,450 $88,280 +71%
411 Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $34,620 $45,630 $58,790 +70%
412 Pharmacy Technicians $37,210 $48,820 $62,990 +69%
413 Order Clerks $30,570 $37,060 $51,630 +69%
414 Millwrights $50,070 $65,930 $84,700 +69%
415 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $81,420 $106,780 $136,930 +68%
416 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $64,100 $81,870 $107,640 +68%
417 Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $48,930 $60,670 $82,270 +68%
418 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $35,880 $48,780 $60,400 +68%
419 Foresters $57,450 $81,810 $96,050 +67%
420 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $34,440 $46,530 $57,410 +67%
421 Nurse Midwives $104,000 $125,080 $173,080 +66%
422 Childcare Workers $27,750 $35,950 $46,160 +66%
423 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $45,060 $60,490 $74,830 +66%
424 Parking Attendants $22,870 $31,200 $37,850 +66%
425 Information Security Analysts $83,240 $104,480 $137,060 +65%
426 Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other $57,450 $72,180 $94,870 +65%
427 Computer Hardware Engineers $101,210 $133,730 $167,170 +65%
428 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $70,160 $86,520 $115,480 +65%
429 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $65,570 $82,560 $108,150 +65%
430 Bartenders $22,860 $27,840 $37,820 +65%
431 Loan Interviewers and Clerks $40,110 $50,350 $66,070 +65%
432 Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,600 $39,830 $50,410 +65%
433 Microbiologists $57,450 $71,010 $94,350 +64%
434 Transportation Security Screeners $49,800 $62,460 $81,790 +64%
435 Insulation Workers, Mechanical $57,070 $79,320 $93,420 +64%
436 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $71,350 $95,830 $116,040 +63%
437 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $61,810 $66,810 $100,450 +63%
438 Audiologists $73,970 $103,640 $120,480 +63%
439 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $42,470 $54,030 $69,390 +63%
440 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $58,780 $94,360 $95,560 +63%
441 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $86,960 $121,220 $140,450 +62%
442 Aerospace Engineers $80,970 $95,420 $130,950 +62%
443 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,740 $75,610 $93,540 +62%
444 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $46,650 $59,730 $75,780 +62%
445 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,350 $33,630 $45,750 +61%
446 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $28,980 $33,440 $46,670 +61%
447 Motorcycle Mechanics $36,260 $37,580 $58,390 +61%
448 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $66,710 $80,470 $106,700 +60%
449 Financial Clerks, All Other $39,610 $51,090 $63,290 +60%
450 Highway Maintenance Workers $42,290 $49,340 $67,700 +60%
451 Soil and Plant Scientists $62,050 $71,450 $98,920 +59%
452 Library Technicians $39,400 $51,940 $62,830 +59%
453 Registered Nurses $82,980 $106,410 $132,090 +59%
454 Floor Sanders and Finishers $38,790 $46,120 $61,490 +59%
455 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $67,520 $88,280 $107,640 +59%
456 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $79,580 $108,950 $126,220 +59%
457 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,030 $64,510 $80,910 +59%
458 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $65,550 $99,070 $103,330 +58%
459 Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,210 $37,050 $46,220 +58%
460 First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $82,280 $100,520 $130,270 +58%
461 Cooks, Restaurant $30,220 $37,160 $47,770 +58%
462 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $46,220 $57,450 $73,010 +58%
463 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,220 $36,070 $46,090 +58%
464 Bailiffs $63,190 $81,760 $99,490 +57%
465 Physical Therapists $83,890 $104,610 $131,100 +56%
466 First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $58,400 $86,450 $91,030 +56%
467 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $50,270 $61,530 $78,210 +56%
468 Transportation Workers, All Other $46,880 $55,470 $73,200 +56%
469 Medical Assistants $41,390 $50,160 $64,300 +55%
470 Food Preparation Workers $28,480 $36,360 $44,130 +55%
471 Crane and Tower Operators $66,500 $91,150 $102,750 +55%
472 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $55,470 $65,250 $85,350 +54%
473 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $65,330 $80,760 $100,390 +54%
474 Structural Iron and Steel Workers $56,160 $73,770 $86,510 +54%
475 Psychiatric Technicians $37,410 $47,980 $57,410 +53%
476 Phlebotomists $40,160 $44,990 $61,560 +53%
477 Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,820 $29,490 $36,490 +53%
478 Brokerage Clerks $49,720 $60,160 $75,940 +53%
479 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $39,120 $48,930 $59,930 +53%
480 Physical Therapist Aides $37,960 $47,600 $57,610 +52%
481 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $23,010 $27,820 $34,940 +52%
482 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,230 $35,210 $44,520 +52%
483 Cashiers $29,210 $35,220 $44,420 +52%
484 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,460 $34,180 $41,640 +52%
485 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,860 $36,970 $53,000 +52%
486 Bus Drivers, School $44,200 $49,410 $67,390 +52%
487 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $32,550 $32,550 $48,920 +50%
488 Hoist and Winch Operators $36,320 $50,610 $53,960 +49%
489 Compensation and Benefits Managers $81,910 $106,280 $121,020 +48%
490 Home Appliance Repairers $40,800 $51,990 $60,480 +48%
491 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $62,490 $80,000 $92,710 +48%
492 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $31,620 $37,110 $46,620 +47%
493 Media and Communication Workers, All Other $51,250 $72,440 $75,310 +47%
494 Psychiatric Aides $40,080 $44,450 $58,810 +47%
495 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $31,200 $38,320 $45,780 +47%
496 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $31,610 $33,660 $46,180 +46%
497 Dental Hygienists $88,220 $122,340 $128,340 +45%
498 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $85,580 $106,070 $123,900 +45%
499 Athletic Trainers $54,330 $74,570 $78,830 +45%
500 Nursing Assistants $40,060 $45,480 $58,270 +45%
501 Dishwashers $24,960 $29,220 $36,310 +45%
502 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $28,970 $28,970 $41,640 +44%
503 Concierges $27,130 $35,410 $38,930 +43%
504 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $25,280 $30,100 $35,920 +42%
505 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $30,500 $33,310 $43,250 +42%
506 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,950 $35,120 $42,220 +41%
507 Cooks, Fast Food $27,610 $28,840 $38,420 +39%
508 Word Processors and Typists $42,470 $50,980 $58,340 +37%
509 Skincare Specialists $37,350 $38,400 $50,720 +36%
510 Gas Plant Operators $97,520 $132,360 $132,550 +36%
511 Respiratory Therapists $82,910 $94,030 $111,230 +34%
512 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $99,650 $99,650 $131,830 +32%
513 New Accounts Clerks $35,040 $44,810 $46,130 +32%
514 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $44,880 $46,670 $58,880 +31%
515 Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other $76,860 $83,570 $99,590 +30%
516 Helpers--Carpenters $30,490 $36,010 $39,390 +29%
517 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,490 $33,960 $40,240 +28%
518 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $63,400 $63,420 $80,370 +27%
519 Tellers $38,020 $42,310 $48,350 +27%
520 Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $42,980 $45,440 $54,330 +26%
521 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $65,640 $78,600 $81,970 +25%
522 Solar Photovoltaic Installers $64,200 $64,370 $79,380 +24%
523 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $30,150 $35,520 $36,740 +22%
524 Orderlies $38,410 $39,010 $46,330 +21%
525 Judicial Law Clerks $58,200 $59,950 $68,660 +18%
526 Radiation Therapists $112,190 $115,810 $129,160 +15%
527 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $107,230 $121,890 $122,160 +14%
528 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $35,290 $36,110 $36,210 +3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Career Progression in Alaska

What jobs have the highest salary growth in Alaska?

The job with the highest career growth premium in Alaska is Legislators at 602% — from $31,070 entry-level to $218,220 senior. Alaska has 528 occupations with full career progression data.

What is the average career salary growth in Alaska?

The average career growth premium across all 528 tracked occupations in Alaska is 117%. This measures the percentage increase from entry-level (P10) to senior (P90) salary.

How many jobs with career progression data are tracked in Alaska?

We track career progression data for 528 occupations in Alaska, using 2024 BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data.

What does entry-level vs senior salary mean?

Entry-level salary uses the 10th percentile (P10) from BLS data — 90% of workers earn more. Senior salary uses the 90th percentile (P90) — only 10% earn above this. The career growth premium is the percentage increase from P10 to P90.

Which states have the highest career salary growth?

Career growth premiums vary significantly by state and occupation. Use our national Career Progression hub to compare across all states, or explore individual job pages for state-by-state breakdowns.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 (Alaska). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (senior). Career growth premium = (P90 - P10) / P10 × 100%. Our Methodology · Data Sources