Hourly Wages in Alaska: All Occupations (2024)

What's the median hourly wage for jobs in Alaska? Compare hourly rates across 539+ occupations in Alaska, based on 2024 BLS data. See median, entry-level (P10), and experienced (P90) hourly rates.

539
Jobs in AK
$33/hr
State Median Hourly
2024
BLS Data Year

Top 10: Highest-Paying Hourly Jobs in Alaska

These occupations offer the highest median hourly wages in Alaska. Click any job to see detailed state-specific hourly wage data, percentile breakdowns, and annual salary equivalents.

All 539 Jobs by Hourly Wage in Alaska

Complete list of all occupations in Alaska sorted by median hourly wage (highest to lowest). Click any job to view Alaska-specific wage data, percentile breakdowns, and annual salary equivalents.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hourly Wages in Alaska

What is the median hourly wage in Alaska?

The average median hourly wage across 539 occupations in Alaska is $33.83/hr (2024).

Which jobs in Alaska pay the highest hourly rate?

Pediatricians, General pays the highest at $112.18/hr.

How many occupations are tracked in Alaska?

We track hourly wages for 539 occupations in Alaska.

How is hourly wage data calculated?

BLS annual salary ÷ 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hrs/week).

How does Alaska compare to the national average?

The median hourly wage across occupations in Alaska is $33.83/hr vs national $31.25/hr.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 (Alaska). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (experienced). Annual equivalent based on 2,080 hours/year (40 hrs/week × 52 weeks). Our Methodology · Data Sources