Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Alaska
515 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Alaska belongs to Emergency Medicine Physicians, at $452,620 per year. The lowest published median is $26,310.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $452,620 | 190 | |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $421,450 | 50 | |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $366,080 | 110 | |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | $355,100 | 270 | |
| 5 | Neurologists | $354,760 | 100 | |
| 6 | Psychiatrists | $342,170 | 50 | |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | $341,210 | 90 | |
| 8 | Family Medicine Physicians | $323,490 | 760 | |
| 9 | Pediatricians, General | $267,390 | 60 | |
| 10 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 11 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 120 | |
| 12 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 30 | |
| 13 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 60 | |
| 14 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $232,140 | 1,350 | |
| 15 | Dentists, General | $230,990 | 310 | |
| 16 | Petroleum Engineers | $206,290 | 280 | |
| 17 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $183,310 | 140 | |
| 18 | Optometrists | $170,310 | 60 | |
| 19 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $168,930 | 130 | |
| 20 | Pharmacists | $167,310 | 560 | |
| 21 | Chief Executives | $166,710 | 640 | |
| 22 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,260 | 900 | |
| 23 | Industrial Engineers | $156,510 | 220 | |
| 24 | Nurse Practitioners | $155,170 | 710 | |
| 25 | Physician Assistants | $150,700 | 700 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,310 | 3,830 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $26,350 | 150 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,040 | 860 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,210 | 740 |
| Bartenders | $30,460 | 2,280 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $32,150 | 330 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $32,150 | 70 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,280 | 5,900 |
| Dishwashers | $33,890 | 1,300 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $33,960 | 2,250 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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