Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Fairbanks
205 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Fairbanks belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $26,530 per year. The highest is $173,340.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $26,530 | 490 | |
| 2 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,740 | 90 | |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,170 | 800 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,020 | 80 | |
| 5 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $31,090 | 260 | |
| 6 | Bartenders | $31,840 | 260 | |
| 7 | Dishwashers | $32,900 | 150 | |
| 8 | Food Preparation Workers | $34,530 | 390 | |
| 9 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $36,610 | 50 | |
| 10 | Childcare Workers | $36,750 | 100 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $173,340 | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | $164,910 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,570 | 110 |
| Chief Executives | $150,930 | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $144,300 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $137,880 | 50 |
| Construction Managers | $137,470 | 180 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,980 | 90 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $133,220 | 40 |
| Dental Hygienists | $131,860 | 70 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $131,310 | 170 |
| Massage Therapists | $130,590 | 50 |
| Lawyers | $129,660 | 90 |
| Managers, All Other | $129,270 | 180 |
| Facilities Managers | $123,240 | 70 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $122,760 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $122,260 | 190 |
| Human Resources Managers | $116,060 | 50 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $115,410 | 70 |
| General and Operations Managers | $114,990 | 630 |
| Information Security Analysts | $114,990 | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | $113,570 | 50 |
| Electrical Engineers | $111,090 | 40 |
| Civil Engineers | $111,080 | 240 |
| Environmental Engineers | $109,410 | 50 |
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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