May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
425 occupations
Across 425 occupations with published wages in Anchorage, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $472,140 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Anchorage
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $472,140 | 70 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $366,650 | 80 | |
| 3 | Neurologists | $354,760 | — | |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | $353,870 | 170 | |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | $342,170 | 40 | |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | $299,340 | 250 | |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | $251,830 | 50 | |
| 8 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 110 | |
| 9 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 10 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $232,240 | 1,270 | |
| 11 | Dentists, General | $228,030 | 180 | |
| 12 | Petroleum Engineers | $212,240 | 200 | |
| 13 | Chief Executives | $183,110 | 290 | |
| 14 | Industrial Engineers | $171,910 | 110 | |
| 15 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $168,440 | 50 | |
| 16 | Optometrists | $167,000 | 30 | |
| 17 | Pharmacists | $162,980 | 360 | |
| 18 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,800 | 590 | |
| 19 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $161,100 | 110 | |
| 20 | Air Traffic Controllers | $160,970 | 280 | |
| 21 | Nurse Practitioners | $157,430 | 410 | |
| 22 | Lawyers | $153,590 | 780 | |
| 23 | Physician Assistants | $152,710 | 460 | |
| 24 | Engineers, All Other | $145,500 | 90 | |
| 25 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $141,080 | 80 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 4,990 | $115,290 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,710 | $37,520 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,440 | $39,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,070 | $40,310 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,600 | $33,280 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,290 | $120,030 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 3,070 | $68,620 |
| Cashiers | 2,890 | $36,350 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,780 | $40,510 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,620 | $44,510 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,600 | 110 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,080 | 2,340 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $26,270 | 100 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,040 | 570 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,140 | 510 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $30,690 | 1,490 |
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 1,250 |
| Dishwashers | $31,940 | 780 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $32,150 | 240 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $32,150 | 60 |
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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