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93 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Alaska (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 93 occupations in Alaska with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Emergency Medicine Physicians at $452,620/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $100K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

93
Jobs Over $100K

$452,620

#1: Emergency Medicine Physicians

$143,886

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

49,970

Workers in These Jobs

All 93 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	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$452,620	$341,520	190
2	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$421,450	$365,560	50
3	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$366,080	$317,260	110
4	Neurologists	$354,760	$335,530	100
5	Psychiatrists	$342,170	$278,800	50
6	Nurse Anesthetists	$341,210	$311,110	90
7	Family Medicine Physicians	$323,490	$307,210	760
8	Pediatricians, General	$267,390	$282,020	60
9	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$232,140	$249,460	1,350
10	Dentists, General	$230,990	$215,360	310
11	Petroleum Engineers	$206,290	$199,700	280
12	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$183,310	$170,670	140
13	Optometrists	$170,310	$165,120	60
14	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$168,930	$181,700	130
15	Pharmacists	$167,310	$161,220	560
16	Chief Executives	$166,710	$220,770	640
17	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$164,260	$174,190	900
18	Industrial Engineers	$156,510	$157,200	220
19	Nurse Practitioners	$155,170	$149,120	710
20	Physician Assistants	$150,700	$148,080	700
21	Lawyers	$149,940	$167,890	1,120
22	Construction Managers	$139,190	$153,030	1,720
23	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$137,320	$138,520	320
24	Massage Therapists	$134,930	$121,350	570
25	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$133,490	$138,190	970
26	Nurse Midwives	$133,430	$144,130	60
27	Dental Hygienists	$132,690	$122,560	790
28	Medical and Health Services Managers	$132,240	$159,080	1,640
29	Natural Sciences Managers	$130,590	$131,800	710
30	Human Resources Managers	$129,570	$133,600	610
31	Financial Managers	$127,030	$139,740	2,020
32	Electrical Engineers	$125,970	$122,500	350
33	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$125,520	$121,280	890
34	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$125,260	$114,970	80
35	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$124,630	$133,750	300
36	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$124,530	$129,970	370
37	Mechanical Engineers	$124,340	$126,160	380
38	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$124,270	$122,210	40
39	Air Traffic Controllers	$123,950	$130,420	490
40	Materials Engineers	$123,360	$116,720	70
41	Transportation Inspectors	$123,120	$122,000	170
42	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$122,490	$122,910	30
43	Public Relations Managers	$120,920	$129,370	380
44	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$120,610	$114,360	100
45	Computer Network Architects	$119,720	$127,400	120
46	General and Operations Managers	$116,630	$134,410	6,020
47	Marketing Managers	$116,270	$130,600	240
48	Physical Therapists	$115,280	$115,830	680
49	Information Security Analysts	$114,990	$117,930	300
50	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$114,940	$125,160	140
51	Civil Engineers	$114,730	$118,830	1,670
52	Purchasing Managers	$114,650	$116,560	140
53	Audiologists	$114,170	$113,360	N/A
54	Facilities Managers	$113,510	$120,810	870
55	Industrial Production Managers	$113,280	$121,290	410
56	Database Architects	$112,500	$106,680	70
57	Economists	$111,040	$121,300	80
58	Environmental Engineers	$110,220	$114,660	260
59	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,600	$114,410	40
60	Registered Nurses	$109,480	$114,870	7,510
61	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$109,450	$100,650	30
62	Database Administrators	$108,810	$103,520	90
63	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$108,730	$108,080	210
64	Hydrologists	$108,660	$108,750	60
65	Sociologists	$108,170	$100,910	40
66	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$107,410	$118,750	430
67	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$106,810	$117,490	180
68	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$106,480	$112,650	1,090
69	Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	$106,440	$110,500	60
70	Administrative Services Managers	$106,400	$117,630	1,020
71	Chemical Engineers	$106,080	$121,780	N/A
72	Chemists	$106,010	$104,520	60
73	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$105,780	$107,410	40
74	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$105,670	$106,180	140
75	Training and Development Managers	$105,430	$115,100	80
76	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$104,930	$118,230	260
77	Occupational Therapists	$103,680	$108,000	410
78	Mechanical Door Repairers	$103,550	$97,370	N/A
79	Chiropractors	$103,500	$120,280	90
80	Fundraising Managers	$103,090	$109,770	110
81	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$103,080	$111,630	80
82	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$103,080	$114,410	N/A
83	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$102,690	$124,870	110
84	Speech-Language Pathologists	$102,670	$100,320	340
85	Construction and Building Inspectors	$102,410	$102,330	270
86	Financial and Investment Analysts	$102,240	$129,350	190
87	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$102,140	$106,430	2,690
88	Emergency Management Directors	$101,850	$111,240	120
89	Aerospace Engineers	$101,710	$113,920	100
90	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,700	$91,240	40
91	Soil and Plant Scientists	$100,320	$102,230	30
92	Management Analysts	$100,190	$99,860	460
93	Commercial Pilots	$100,120	$107,070	1,000

Alaska High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Alaska are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Transportation, and Architecture & Engineering fields.

19.7% of all tracked occupations in AK earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,120/year (Commercial Pilots), while the top earner makes $452,620/year.

Alaska ranks #19 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 2025 BLS data, there are 93 occupations in Alaska with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 19.7% of all tracked occupations in AK.

What is the highest paying job in Alaska?

The highest paying occupation in Alaska is Emergency Medicine Physicians with a median salary of $452,620 per year based on 2025 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 $100,120/year (Commercial Pilots). 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 93 occupations that pay over $100K in Alaska is $143,886 per year (2025 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.

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Jobs Over $100K in Other States

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics