May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Alaska
Alaska nonmetropolitan area
346 occupations
Across 346 occupations with published wages in Alaska, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $452,620 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Alaska
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 2,520 | $61,370 |
| Cashiers | 2,250 | $35,620 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,120 | $35,580 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,110 | $49,190 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,050 | $45,560 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,020 | $111,060 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 2,000 | $68,900 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,910 | $39,670 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,850 | $39,640 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,840 | $107,870 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,330 | 1,000 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,440 | 200 |
| Bartenders | $29,650 | 770 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,380 | 160 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $31,840 | 360 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $32,680 | 1,490 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $33,790 | 360 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $34,230 | 60 |
| Dishwashers | $34,580 | 360 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $35,180 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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