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20 Jobs That Pay Over $150K in Alaska (2025)

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

There are 20 occupations in Alaska with a median salary above $150K 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 $150K+ 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

20
Jobs Over $150K

$452,620

#1: Emergency Medicine Physicians

$251,090

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

7,410

Workers in These Jobs

All 20 Jobs Paying Over $150K 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

Alaska High-Salary Insights

The $150K+ jobs in Alaska are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Transportation, and Architecture & Engineering fields.

4.2% of all tracked occupations in AK earn a median salary above $150K. The entry point for this group is $150,700/year (Physician Assistants), while the top earner makes $452,620/year.

Alaska ranks #25 among all 50 states for the number of $150K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $150K a year in Alaska?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 20 occupations in Alaska with a median annual salary above $150K. This represents 4.2% 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 $150K+ list in Alaska?

The entry point for the $150K+ list in Alaska is $150,700/year (Physician Assistants). Any occupation with a median salary above $150K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $150K+ jobs in Alaska?

The average median salary among all 20 occupations that pay over $150K in Alaska is $251,090 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $150K 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 $150K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Jobs Over $150K in Other States

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

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $150K 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