209 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Alaska (2024)

There are 209 occupations in Alaska with a median salary above $75K 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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209
Jobs Over $75K

$233,330

#1: Pediatricians, General

$100,557

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

93,880

Workers in These Jobs

All 209 Jobs Paying Over $75K 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
88	Economists	$99,990	$101,560	N/A
89	Sales Engineers	$99,690	$106,860	30
90	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$99,650	$107,600	N/A
91	Sheet Metal Workers	$99,590	$90,810	240
92	Speech-Language Pathologists	$99,470	$96,870	310
93	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,070	$90,530	30
94	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$98,420	$119,810	290
95	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$98,340	$87,490	80
96	Administrative Services Managers	$95,990	$110,710	780
97	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$95,830	$99,710	70
98	Aerospace Engineers	$95,420	$100,370	130
99	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$95,150	$92,730	320
100	Computer Programmers	$94,930	$95,490	430
101	Statisticians	$94,930	$101,730	50
102	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$94,650	$94,050	2,030
103	Epidemiologists	$94,410	$100,160	50
104	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$94,360	$86,580	1,040
105	Respiratory Therapists	$94,030	$94,590	130
106	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$93,840	$90,770	270
107	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$93,450	$81,670	160
108	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$93,450	$93,540	290
109	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$93,350	$98,710	160
110	Biological Scientists, All Other	$93,350	$92,280	420
111	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$93,220	$94,190	2,600
112	Sales Managers	$93,050	$106,170	820
113	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$92,890	$96,210	60
114	School Psychologists	$92,760	$102,590	80
115	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,720	$98,190	60
116	Budget Analysts	$92,620	$92,660	280
117	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,520	$98,870	190
118	Financial and Investment Analysts	$91,790	$110,580	270
119	Crane and Tower Operators	$91,150	$86,180	40
120	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$90,810	$80,980	170
121	Database Administrators	$90,800	$90,370	90
122	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$90,060	$94,660	1,280
123	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$89,590	$87,120	260
124	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$89,400	$90,830	710
125	Massage Therapists	$88,830	$100,670	420
126	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$88,800	$85,540	180
127	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$88,280	$88,220	140
128	Web Developers	$88,090	$98,970	60
129	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$87,710	$86,620	90
130	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$86,820	$87,620	200
131	Computer Systems Analysts	$86,720	$88,210	430
132	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,520	$89,700	60
133	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$86,450	$79,260	150
134	Education Administrators, All Other	$86,180	$93,800	300
135	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$85,830	$83,140	120
136	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$85,680	$89,520	2,060
137	Logisticians	$85,680	$89,430	490
138	Construction and Building Inspectors	$85,000	$88,720	230
139	Emergency Management Directors	$84,970	$114,330	130
140	Personal Financial Advisors	$84,710	$226,650	120
141	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$84,510	$81,950	620
142	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,140	$98,580	60
143	Social and Community Service Managers	$84,120	$88,420	970
144	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$84,010	$84,770	680
145	Compliance Officers	$83,680	$87,610	720
146	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$83,600	$92,180	730
147	Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other	$83,570	$83,570	40
148	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$83,390	$79,510	180
149	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$83,200	$87,740	700
150	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$83,130	$79,090	470
151	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$83,080	$84,320	160
152	Financial Specialists, All Other	$83,080	$86,770	110
153	Power Plant Operators	$82,660	$81,830	700
154	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$82,560	$87,180	320
155	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$82,440	$83,780	220
156	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$82,410	$86,390	140
157	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$82,390	$78,850	90
158	Electricians	$82,160	$82,160	1,620
159	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	$82,040	$85,380	110
160	Ship Engineers	$81,940	$87,190	330
161	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$81,870	$82,330	150
162	Foresters	$81,810	$80,020	70
163	Bailiffs	$81,760	$81,080	60
164	Chemists	$81,680	$91,740	40
165	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$81,670	$82,100	960
166	Urban and Regional Planners	$81,630	$80,690	210
167	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$81,430	$78,380	170
168	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$81,240	$86,670	70
169	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$81,020	$71,600	110
170	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$80,940	$80,640	2,730
171	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$80,760	$79,050	440
172	Technical Writers	$80,600	$77,150	310
173	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,490	$90,980	30
174	Real Estate Sales Agents	$80,480	$81,720	140
175	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,470	$80,610	110
176	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$80,270	$80,820	1,180
177	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$80,250	$76,450	480
178	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$80,230	$80,330	1,250
179	Data Scientists	$80,000	$91,710	200
180	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$80,000	$77,050	70
181	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$79,770	$90,580	240
182	Medical Equipment Repairers	$79,550	$75,760	80
183	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$79,550	$113,010	140
184	Acupuncturists	$79,510	$75,280	50
185	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$79,400	$81,740	1,040
186	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$79,320	$80,440	50
187	Surveyors	$79,320	$88,580	320
188	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$79,250	$82,370	160
189	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$79,110	$73,860	3,030
190	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,070	$76,210	60
191	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$78,930	$87,120	30
192	Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	$78,600	$76,070	220
193	Accountants and Auditors	$78,580	$82,480	2,430
194	Surgical Technologists	$78,410	$73,440	290
195	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$77,890	$80,100	130
196	Fundraising Managers	$77,560	$93,110	N/A
197	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$77,350	$73,060	480
198	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$77,100	$79,210	510
199	Advertising Sales Agents	$77,050	$75,630	130
200	Insurance Underwriters	$76,410	$84,690	60
201	Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$76,210	$70,270	N/A
202	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$76,000	$75,410	330
203	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$75,880	$76,790	80
204	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$75,670	$81,100	810
205	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$75,670	$77,740	830
206	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$75,610	$74,260	320
207	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$75,380	$75,660	610
208	Tax Preparers	$75,240	$67,440	120
209	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$75,060	$80,320	40

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Alaska High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Alaska are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Legal fields.

38.8% of all tracked occupations in AK earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,060/year (Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other), while the top earner makes $233,330/year.

Alaska ranks #12 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in Alaska?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 209 occupations in Alaska with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 38.8% 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 $75K+ list in Alaska?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Alaska is $75,060/year (Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in Alaska?

The average median salary among all 209 occupations that pay over $75K in Alaska is $100,557 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $75K in Other States

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

More Salary Data for Alaska

Highest Paying Jobs in Alaska · Average Salary in Alaska · All Alaska Jobs

Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $75K 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