May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Fairbanks
Fairbanks-College, AK
205 occupations
Across 205 occupations with published wages in Fairbanks, pharmacists record the highest median at $173,340 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Fairbanks
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmacists | $173,340 | 50 | |
| 2 | Physician Assistants | $164,910 | 70 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,570 | 110 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $150,930 | 50 | |
| 5 | Nurse Practitioners | $144,300 | 80 | |
| 6 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $137,880 | 50 | |
| 7 | Construction Managers | $137,470 | 180 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,980 | 90 | |
| 9 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $133,220 | 40 | |
| 10 | Dental Hygienists | $131,860 | 70 | |
| 11 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $131,310 | 170 | |
| 12 | Massage Therapists | $130,590 | 50 | |
| 13 | Lawyers | $129,660 | 90 | |
| 14 | Managers, All Other | $129,270 | 180 | |
| 15 | Facilities Managers | $123,240 | 70 | |
| 16 | Mechanical Engineers | $122,760 | 50 | |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $122,260 | 190 | |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | $116,060 | 50 | |
| 19 | Natural Sciences Managers | $115,410 | 70 | |
| 20 | General and Operations Managers | $114,990 | 630 | |
| 21 | Information Security Analysts | $114,990 | 40 | |
| 22 | Physical Therapists | $113,570 | 50 | |
| 23 | Electrical Engineers | $111,090 | 40 | |
| 24 | Civil Engineers | $111,080 | 240 | |
| 25 | Environmental Engineers | $109,410 | 50 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,040 | $37,550 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 840 | $40,850 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 800 | $30,170 |
| Cashiers | 670 | $37,340 |
| General and Operations Managers | 630 | $114,990 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 630 | $47,860 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 590 | $42,550 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 590 | $76,560 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 540 | $73,620 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 500 | $43,420 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,530 | 490 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,740 | 90 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,170 | 800 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,020 | 80 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $31,090 | 260 |
| Bartenders | $31,840 | 260 |
| Dishwashers | $32,900 | 150 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,530 | 390 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $36,610 | 50 |
| Childcare Workers | $36,750 | 100 |
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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