Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Anchorage
425 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Anchorage belongs to Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, at $25,600 per year. The highest is $472,140.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,600 | 110 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $26,080 | 2,340 | |
| 3 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $26,270 | 100 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,040 | 570 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,140 | 510 | |
| 6 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $30,690 | 1,490 | |
| 7 | Bartenders | $31,200 | 1,250 | |
| 8 | Dishwashers | $31,940 | 780 | |
| 9 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $32,150 | 240 | |
| 10 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $32,150 | 60 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $472,140 | 70 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $366,650 | 80 |
| Neurologists | $354,760 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $353,870 | 170 |
| Psychiatrists | $342,170 | 40 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $299,340 | 250 |
| Pediatricians, General | $251,830 | 50 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 110 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 50 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $232,240 | 1,270 |
| Dentists, General | $228,030 | 180 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $212,240 | 200 |
| Chief Executives | $183,110 | 290 |
| Industrial Engineers | $171,910 | 110 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $168,440 | 50 |
| Optometrists | $167,000 | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $162,980 | 360 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,800 | 590 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $161,100 | 110 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $160,970 | 280 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $157,430 | 410 |
| Lawyers | $153,590 | 780 |
| Physician Assistants | $152,710 | 460 |
| Engineers, All Other | $145,500 | 90 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $141,080 | 80 |
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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