SOC 39-3019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling Service Workers, All Other — Alaska
Alaska · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $38,730 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $36,310.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $38,730 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $36,310. Half of workers earn between $32,150 and $45,380. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,410 and the ninetieth at $55,600.
The area has 700 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.2 of every thousand jobs. Among the 26 states with published data for this occupation, Alaska ranks 11th by median wage. Fairbanks leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $41,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 481st of 515 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,410 | −21.8% |
| 25th | $32,150 | −11.5% |
| Median (50th) | $38,730 | +6.7% |
| 75th | $45,380 | +25.0% |
| 90th | $55,600 | +53.1% |
| Mean | $39,740 | +9.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alaska
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alaska run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $38,730 buys what $37,822 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,822US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,730 a year, 6.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,410 to $55,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 700 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 26 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fairbanks, at $41,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling Service Workers, All Other in Alaska?
The median annual wage is $38,730, or $18.62 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 $36,310, so pay in Alaska is 6.7% higher. 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 earns more than $55,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,410 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 Fairbanks, at $41,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 700 jobs in this occupation in Alaska. 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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