SOC 19-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Economists — Alaska
Alaska nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
In Alaska, AK the median wage is $111,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Alaska, AK the median wage is $111,040. That is 11.0% lower than the national median of $124,720. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $88,990 and $141,270. The lowest tenth earn under $80,110, while the highest tenth earn more than $141,270.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Anchorage leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $109,480. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 45th of 346 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,110 | −35.8% |
| 25th | $88,990 | −28.6% |
| Median (50th) | $111,040 | −11.0% |
| 75th | $141,270 | +13.3% |
| 90th | $141,270 | +13.3% |
| Mean | $114,710 | −8.0% |
Other metro areas in Alaska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | $109,480 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alaska run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $111,040 buys what $108,438 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$111,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,438US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $111,040 a year, 11.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,110 to $141,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Anchorage, at $109,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Economists in Alaska, AK?
The median annual wage is $111,040, or $53.39 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $124,720, so pay in Alaska, AK is 11.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alaska, AK earns more than $141,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Anchorage, at $109,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Alaska, AK. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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