May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Alaska
Alaska
515 occupations
Across 515 occupations with published wages in Alaska, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $452,620 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Alaska
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $452,620 | 190 | |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $421,450 | 50 | |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $366,080 | 110 | |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | $355,100 | 270 | |
| 5 | Neurologists | $354,760 | 100 | |
| 6 | Psychiatrists | $342,170 | 50 | |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | $341,210 | 90 | |
| 8 | Family Medicine Physicians | $323,490 | 760 | |
| 9 | Pediatricians, General | $267,390 | 60 | |
| 10 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 11 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 120 | |
| 12 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 30 | |
| 13 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 60 | |
| 14 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $232,140 | 1,350 | |
| 15 | Dentists, General | $230,990 | 310 | |
| 16 | Petroleum Engineers | $206,290 | 280 | |
| 17 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $183,310 | 140 | |
| 18 | Optometrists | $170,310 | 60 | |
| 19 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $168,930 | 130 | |
| 20 | Pharmacists | $167,310 | 560 | |
| 21 | Chief Executives | $166,710 | 640 | |
| 22 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,260 | 900 | |
| 23 | Industrial Engineers | $156,510 | 220 | |
| 24 | Nurse Practitioners | $155,170 | 710 | |
| 25 | Physician Assistants | $150,700 | 700 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 7,890 | $37,290 |
| Registered Nurses | 7,510 | $109,480 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,770 | $40,310 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,530 | $39,740 |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,020 | $116,630 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,900 | $33,280 |
| Cashiers | 5,810 | $36,130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 5,690 | $69,840 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 5,390 | $48,530 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,200 | $40,510 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,310 | 3,830 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $26,350 | 150 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,040 | 860 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,210 | 740 |
| Bartenders | $30,460 | 2,280 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $32,150 | 330 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $32,150 | 70 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,280 | 5,900 |
| Dishwashers | $33,890 | 1,300 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $33,960 | 2,250 |
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.