87 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Alaska (2024)

There are 87 occupations in Alaska with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Pediatricians, General at $233,330/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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87
Jobs Over $100K

$233,330

#1: Pediatricians, General

$121,866

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

44,140

Workers in These Jobs

All 87 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Alaska

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Pediatricians, General	$233,330	$238,030	90
2	Dentists, General	$225,170	$201,720	320
3	Physicians, Pathologists	$212,630	$251,520	60
4	Medical Dosimetrists	$173,170	$157,340	N/A
5	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$168,880	$158,240	140
6	Chief Executives	$156,610	$194,980	920
7	Optometrists	$155,230	$148,460	70
8	Pharmacists	$152,730	$151,600	520
9	Software Developers	$151,400	$145,630	280
10	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$146,370	$158,760	600
11	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$142,460	$144,600	80
12	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$142,360	$133,830	110
13	Physician Assistants	$141,020	$148,480	510
14	Psychiatrists	$134,870	$166,190	50
15	Petroleum Engineers	$134,750	$145,140	320
16	Nurse Practitioners	$133,930	$126,170	660
17	Computer Hardware Engineers	$133,730	$131,920	70
18	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$133,600	$137,010	640
19	Gas Plant Operators	$132,360	$125,100	N/A
20	Lawyers	$131,760	$136,740	1,050
21	Construction Managers	$131,420	$143,450	1,380
22	Industrial Production Managers	$128,490	$132,060	320
23	Financial Managers	$127,000	$149,100	1,930
24	Nurse Midwives	$125,080	$128,800	90
25	Engineers, All Other	$124,790	$120,390	310
26	Chiropractors	$124,190	$134,020	110
27	Medical and Health Services Managers	$123,530	$148,550	1,300
28	Radiologists	$122,450	$138,770	40
29	Dental Hygienists	$122,340	$115,980	610
30	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$121,890	$114,570	N/A
31	Natural Sciences Managers	$121,280	$119,140	640
32	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$121,220	$119,520	730
33	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$121,100	$107,710	1,010
34	Air Traffic Controllers	$120,040	$122,480	470
35	Managers, All Other	$119,530	$127,900	1,310
36	Database Architects	$119,440	$125,650	50
37	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$119,230	$119,830	320
38	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$119,100	$124,880	100
39	Commercial Pilots	$118,540	$136,150	1,660
40	Human Resources Managers	$117,580	$121,080	380
41	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$117,400	$113,780	40
42	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$116,710	$121,770	130
43	Radiation Therapists	$115,810	$118,180	N/A
44	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$115,170	$128,760	320
45	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$114,060	$101,190	90
46	Materials Engineers	$113,870	$117,330	50
47	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,410	$111,530	30
48	Physical Scientists, All Other	$111,090	$111,110	130
49	Public Relations Managers	$110,180	$121,450	210
50	Labor Relations Specialists	$109,400	$110,010	130
51	Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other	$108,950	$106,350	100
52	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,880	$115,190	80
53	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,840	$122,300	30
54	Financial Risk Specialists	$108,810	$100,120	50
55	Environmental Engineers	$108,730	$111,410	240
56	Facilities Managers	$108,190	$121,320	790
57	Purchasing Managers	$107,380	$111,580	120
58	Training and Development Managers	$107,310	$123,700	80
59	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,960	$100,030	40
60	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$106,780	$111,150	150
61	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$106,640	$117,430	950
62	Registered Nurses	$106,410	$109,210	6,590
63	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$106,280	$100,750	40
64	Computer Occupations, All Other	$106,250	$104,450	560
65	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$106,070	$109,830	70
66	Project Management Specialists	$105,990	$110,740	1,310
67	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,780	$99,620	60
68	Marketing Managers	$105,080	$112,320	160
69	Computer Network Architects	$104,960	$109,980	160
70	General and Operations Managers	$104,720	$120,820	6,150
71	Physical Therapists	$104,610	$110,830	570
72	Information Security Analysts	$104,480	$105,670	180
73	Civil Engineers	$103,730	$110,940	1,630
74	Therapists, All Other	$103,660	$111,510	60
75	Audiologists	$103,640	$98,200	50
76	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$103,530	$109,300	120
77	Occupational Therapists	$103,180	$98,960	350
78	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$103,070	$99,340	330
79	Operations Research Analysts	$102,450	$97,410	90
80	Mechanical Engineers	$101,960	$110,340	420
81	Computer Network Support Specialists	$101,740	$95,560	330
82	Electrical Engineers	$101,710	$108,220	510
83	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$101,360	$102,580	420
84	Management Analysts	$101,250	$105,470	380
85	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$100,700	$105,780	370
86	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$100,520	$104,630	80
87	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$100,060	$89,100	140

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Alaska High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Alaska are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Legal fields.

16.1% of all tracked occupations in AK earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,060/year (Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other), while the top earner makes $233,330/year.

Alaska ranks #13 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Alaska?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 87 occupations in Alaska with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 16.1% of all tracked occupations in AK.

What is the highest paying job in Alaska?

The highest paying occupation in Alaska is Pediatricians, General with a median salary of $233,330 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Alaska?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Alaska is $100,060/year (Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Alaska?

The average median salary among all 87 occupations that pay over $100K in Alaska is $121,866 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Alaska?

High-paying jobs in Alaska typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

More Salary Data for Alaska

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics