Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Alaska
346 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Alaska belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $26,330 per year. The highest is $452,620.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $26,330 | 1,000 | |
| 2 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,440 | 200 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $29,650 | 770 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,380 | 160 | |
| 5 | Cooks, Fast Food | $31,840 | 360 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $32,680 | 1,490 | |
| 7 | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $33,790 | 360 | |
| 8 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $34,230 | 60 | |
| 9 | Dishwashers | $34,580 | 360 | |
| 10 | Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $35,180 | 30 |
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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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