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May 2025 BLS wages

Career salaries
in Alaska.

Compare published state estimates, then investigate the work, training route and local living costs.

Pay is measured for the BLS occupation named in each row, across experience levels and industries. It excludes self-employed workers. These are not school outcomes or promised entry-level wages.

Published occupational wage estimates

Alaska · May 2025 · alphabetical order
BLS occupation and career linksAnnual medianHourly medianEmployment
Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012Administrative Services Managers →$106,400$51.151,020
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3021Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians →$105,780$50.8540
Air Traffic ControllersSOC 53-2021Air Traffic Controllers →$123,950$59.59490
Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3011Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians →$91,150$43.821,470
Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022Airfield Operations Specialists →$71,510$34.38160
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight EngineersSOC 53-2011Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers →$232,140Not published1,350
Animal CaretakersSOC 39-2021Animal Caretakers →$36,640$17.61550
Animal TrainersSOC 39-2011Animal Trainers →$34,900$16.7850
Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011Architectural and Civil Drafters →Not publishedNot published220
Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021Automotive Body and Related Repairers →$61,680$29.65270
Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers →$52,260$25.1240
Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsSOC 49-3023Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics →$60,840$29.251,420
Avionics TechniciansSOC 49-2091Avionics Technicians →$94,810$45.5850
BakersSOC 51-3011Bakers →$39,710$19.09430
BartendersSOC 35-3011Bartenders →$30,460$14.652,280
Bicycle RepairersSOC 49-3091Bicycle Repairers →$42,330$20.35Not published
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsSOC 49-3031Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists →$75,580$36.34860
Bus Drivers, SchoolSOC 53-3051Bus Drivers, School →$54,200$26.06790
Bus Drivers, Transit and IntercitySOC 53-3052Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity →$64,150$30.84250
Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199Business Continuity Planners →Business Operations Specialists, All Other →Online Merchants →Security Management Specialists →Sustainability Specialists →$94,740$45.552,020
Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011Business Teachers, Postsecondary →$168,930Not published130
Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021Butchers and Meat Cutters →$50,450$24.26230
Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products →$83,460$40.13890
Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028Calibration Technologists and Technicians →Not publishedNot published30
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water VesselsSOC 53-5021Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels →$88,230$42.42710
Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians →$79,040$38.00160
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary →$77,310$37.171,120
CarpentersSOC 47-2031Carpenters →$73,860$35.512,560
Carpet InstallersSOC 47-2041Carpet Installers →$76,790$36.9270
Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021Cartographers and Photogrammetrists →$89,170$42.8760
Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers →$92,960$44.69240
Chefs and Head CooksSOC 35-1011Chefs and Head Cooks →$52,190$25.09680
Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians →$70,990$34.13230
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and InvestigatorsSOC 13-1031Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators →$87,670$42.15220
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010Cytogenetic Technologists →Cytotechnologists →Histology Technicians →Histotechnologists →Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians →Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists →$60,950$29.31680
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders →$69,910$33.61140
Commercial PilotsSOC 53-2012Commercial Pilots →$100,120Not published1,000
Community Health WorkersSOC 21-1094Community Health Workers →$52,000$25.00400
Compliance OfficersSOC 13-1041Compliance Officers →Coroners →Customs Brokers →Environmental Compliance Inspectors →Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers →Government Property Inspectors and Investigators →Regulatory Affairs Specialists →$76,430$36.75920
Computer and Information Systems ManagersSOC 11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers →$133,490$64.18970
Computer Network ArchitectsSOC 15-1241Computer Network Architects →Telecommunications Engineering Specialists →$119,720$57.56120
Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231Computer Network Support Specialists →$86,110$41.40300
Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299Blockchain Engineers →Computer Occupations, All Other →Computer Systems Engineers/Architects →Digital Forensics Analysts →Document Management Specialists →Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians →Information Security Engineers →Information Technology Project Managers →Penetration Testers →Web Administrators →$105,960$50.94710
Computer ProgrammersSOC 15-1251Computer Programmers →$91,700$44.09530
Computer Systems AnalystsSOC 15-1211Computer Systems Analysts →Health Informatics Specialists →$88,520$42.56420
Computer User Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1232Computer User Support Specialists →$63,110$30.34950
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers →$46,680$22.44170
Construction and Building InspectorsSOC 47-4011Construction and Building Inspectors →Energy Auditors →$102,410$49.24270
Construction ManagersSOC 11-9021Construction Managers →$139,190$66.921,720
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door →$109,450$52.6230
Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria →$48,580$23.361,430
Cooks, RestaurantSOC 35-2014Cooks, Restaurant →$40,140$19.302,350
Cost EstimatorsSOC 13-1051Cost Estimators →$97,020$46.65220
Crane and Tower OperatorsSOC 53-7021Crane and Tower Operators →$92,490$44.4750
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic →$49,010$23.5680
Data Entry KeyersSOC 43-9021Data Entry Keyers →$40,700$19.57160
Data ScientistsSOC 15-2051Business Intelligence Analysts →Clinical Data Managers →Data Scientists →$84,110$40.44230
Database AdministratorsSOC 15-1242Database Administrators →$108,810$52.3190
Database ArchitectsSOC 15-1243Data Warehousing Specialists →Database Architects →$112,500$54.0970
Dental AssistantsSOC 31-9091Dental Assistants →$57,710$27.741,140
Dental HygienistsSOC 29-1292Dental Hygienists →$132,690$63.79790
Derrick Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5011Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas →$78,050$37.53170
Diagnostic Medical SonographersSOC 29-2032Diagnostic Medical Sonographers →$105,670$50.81140
Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers →$73,690$35.43100
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSOC 47-5023Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas →$80,040$38.48290
Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033Education Administrators, Postsecondary →$103,080$49.5680
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians →$92,760$44.60230
Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012Electrical and Electronics Drafters →Not publishedNot published80
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment →$96,390$46.34160
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay →$125,260$60.2280
Electrical Power-Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9051Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers →$92,470$44.46490
ElectriciansSOC 47-2111Electricians →$89,440$43.001,870
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians →Robotics Technicians →$80,290$38.6040
Emergency Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2042Emergency Medical Technicians →$57,440$27.61310
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other →Non-Destructive Testing Specialists →Photonics Technicians →$89,810$43.18380
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling →$70,700$33.99120
Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians →$77,860$37.4340
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health →$55,220$26.55440
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining →$74,680$35.90140
Facilities ManagersSOC 11-3013Facilities Managers →Security Managers →$113,510$54.57870
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers →Solar Energy Installation Managers →$102,140$49.102,690
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers →$46,570$22.392,390
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers →$76,340$36.7090
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers →$56,690$27.26600
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers →$98,110$47.172,720
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support WorkersSOC 43-1011First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers →$69,840$33.585,690
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers →$49,380$23.74330
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators →First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants →First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, All Other →$64,420$30.971,830
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles →$92,860$44.6470
Food Service ManagersSOC 11-9051Food Service Managers →$82,030$39.44380
Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092Gas Plant Operators →Not publishedNot published220
General and Operations ManagersSOC 11-1021General and Operations Managers →$116,630$56.076,020
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic TechniciansSOC 19-4043Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians →$76,090$36.5870
GlaziersSOC 47-2121Glaziers →$63,000$30.29270
Graphic DesignersSOC 27-1024Graphic Designers →$62,570$30.08180
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsSOC 39-5012Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists →$32,150$15.46330
Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041Hazardous Materials Removal Workers →$60,320$29.00140
Health Education SpecialistsSOC 21-1091Health Education Specialists →$71,940$34.59310
Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars →$71,100$34.1870
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary →$73,890Not publishedNot published
Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other →Neurodiagnostic Technologists →Ophthalmic Medical Technologists →Patient Representatives →$54,070$26.00810
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other →Midwives →$68,610$32.9970
Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099Endoscopy Technicians →Healthcare Support Workers, All Other →Speech-Language Pathology Assistants →$61,300$29.47120
Hearing Aid SpecialistsSOC 29-2092Hearing Aid Specialists →$75,300$36.2030
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersSOC 49-9021Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers →$77,430$37.23610
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck DriversSOC 53-3032Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers →$70,100$33.703,420
Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051Highway Maintenance Workers →$54,090$26.0150
Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031Home Appliance Repairers →$63,950$30.74100
Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120Home Health Aides →Personal Care Aides →$39,740$19.116,530
Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041Industrial Machinery Mechanics →$77,390$37.21860
Industrial Truck and Tractor OperatorsSOC 53-7051Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators →$54,190$26.05410
Information Security AnalystsSOC 15-1212Information Security Analysts →$114,990$55.28300
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersSOC 51-9061Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers →$78,150$37.57300
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099Geothermal Technicians →Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other →$75,360$36.23100
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall →$56,470$27.15170
Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132Insulation Workers, Mechanical →$84,410$40.5840
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesSOC 29-2061Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses →$80,800$38.85290
Light Truck DriversSOC 53-3033Light Truck Drivers →$57,190$27.501,790
Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094Locksmiths and Safe Repairers →$58,390$28.0780
Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081Lodging Managers →$80,060$38.49Not published
MachinistsSOC 51-4041Machinists →$77,670$37.34120
Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistsSOC 29-2035Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists →$120,610$57.99100
Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralSOC 49-9071Maintenance and Repair Workers, General →$60,270$28.974,590
Maintenance Workers, MachinerySOC 49-9043Maintenance Workers, Machinery →$61,290$29.4740
Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers →Compliance Managers →Loss Prevention Managers →Managers, All Other →Regulatory Affairs Managers →Wind Energy Development Managers →Wind Energy Operations Managers →$127,950$61.511,740
Manicurists and PedicuristsSOC 39-5092Manicurists and Pedicurists →$47,890$23.02180
Massage TherapistsSOC 31-9011Massage Therapists →$134,930$64.87570
Material Moving Workers, All OtherSOC 53-7199Material Moving Workers, All Other →$48,150$23.1590
Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013Mechanical Drafters →Not publishedNot published50
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027Automotive Engineering Technicians →Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians →Not publishedNot published70
Medical and Health Services ManagersSOC 11-9111Medical and Health Services Managers →$132,240$63.581,640
Medical AssistantsSOC 31-9092Medical Assistants →$52,560$25.272,140
Medical Equipment PreparersSOC 31-9093Medical Equipment Preparers →$49,920$24.00220
Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062Medical Equipment Repairers →$78,570$37.77160
Medical Records SpecialistsSOC 29-2072Medical Records Specialists →$61,090$29.371,070
Medical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6013Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants →$47,870$23.022,520
Medical TranscriptionistsSOC 31-9094Medical Transcriptionists →$48,360$23.25110
Meeting, Convention, and Event PlannersSOC 13-1121Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners →$54,990$26.44150
MillwrightsSOC 49-9044Millwrights →$76,940$36.99300
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines →$82,670$39.751,430
Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3051Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians →$72,520$34.86160
Motorcycle MechanicsSOC 49-3052Motorcycle Mechanics →$45,500$21.88220
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsSOC 15-1244Network and Computer Systems Administrators →$97,500$46.87920
Nursing AssistantsSOC 31-1131Nursing Assistants →$46,370$22.292,060
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary →$85,650Not publishedNot published
Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011Occupational Health and Safety Specialists →$99,270$47.73370
Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012Occupational Health and Safety Technicians →$80,760$38.83140
Occupational Therapy AssistantsSOC 31-2011Occupational Therapy Assistants →$53,530$25.7460
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2073Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators →$77,810$37.413,050
Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057Ophthalmic Medical Technicians →$49,970$24.0290
Opticians, DispensingSOC 29-2081Opticians, Dispensing →$58,250$28.0190
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics →$60,190$28.9450
Painters, Construction and MaintenanceSOC 47-2141Painters, Construction and Maintenance →$60,980$29.32440
ParamedicsSOC 29-2043Paramedics →$71,860$34.55310
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators →$83,520$40.1580
Pharmacy TechniciansSOC 29-2052Pharmacy Technicians →$52,640$25.31800
PhlebotomistsSOC 31-9097Phlebotomists →$45,900$22.07210
Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022Physical Therapist Aides →$55,760$26.81110
Physical Therapist AssistantsSOC 31-2021Physical Therapist Assistants →$77,640$37.33110
Physical TherapistsSOC 29-1123Physical Therapists →$115,280$55.43680
Physician AssistantsSOC 29-1071Anesthesiologist Assistants →Physician Assistants →$150,700$72.45700
Pile Driver OperatorsSOC 47-2072Pile Driver Operators →$78,080$37.54190
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-2152Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters →Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians →$93,920$45.151,200
Power Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8013Biomass Plant Technicians →Hydroelectric Plant Technicians →Power Plant Operators →$88,870$42.73650
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All OtherSOC 49-9069Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other →$113,670$54.6580
Project Management SpecialistsSOC 13-1082Project Management Specialists →$99,580$47.881,950
Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133Psychiatric Aides →$49,300$23.70190
Psychiatric TechniciansSOC 29-2053Psychiatric Technicians →$51,650$24.83340
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2021Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers →$79,050$38.0150
Radiologic Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2034Radiologic Technologists and Technicians →$98,920$47.56370
Receptionists and Information ClerksSOC 43-4171Receptionists and Information Clerks →$44,720$21.501,530
Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansSOC 49-3092Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians →$54,410$26.16120
Registered NursesSOC 29-1141Acute Care Nurses →Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses →Clinical Nurse Specialists →Critical Care Nurses →Registered Nurses →$109,480$52.647,510
Respiratory TherapistsSOC 29-1126Respiratory Therapists →$97,950$47.09180
RoofersSOC 47-2181Roofers →$66,750$32.09310
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5012Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas →$85,470$41.09130
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood →$52,680$25.33100
Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers →$79,870$38.40110
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners →$57,720$27.75280
Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5013Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas →$106,480$51.191,090
Sheet Metal WorkersSOC 47-2211Sheet Metal Workers →$94,600$45.48240
Ship EngineersSOC 53-5031Ship Engineers →$88,190$42.40420
Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs →$39,800$19.14960
Skincare SpecialistsSOC 39-5094Skincare Specialists →$41,240$19.83120
Software DevelopersSOC 15-1252Software Developers →Not publishedNot published530
Structural Iron and Steel WorkersSOC 47-2221Structural Iron and Steel Workers →$76,970$37.01120
Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters →$63,420$30.4970
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018Mental Health Counselors →$80,770$38.831,290
Surgical AssistantsSOC 29-9093Surgical Assistants →$61,210$29.4360
Surgical TechnologistsSOC 29-2055Surgical Technologists →$80,380$38.65310
Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031Surveying and Mapping Technicians →$76,970$37.01300
SurveyorsSOC 17-1022Geodetic Surveyors →Surveyors →$99,550$47.86250
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers →$95,850$46.08520
Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers →$97,450$46.85390
Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010Travel Guides →$44,210$21.251,660
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071Supply Chain Managers →Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers →$103,080$49.56Not published
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All OtherSOC 47-5049Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other →$106,840$51.3670
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersSOC 31-9096Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers →$36,490$17.54130
Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2056Veterinary Technologists and Technicians →$46,480$22.35380
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators →$60,160$28.92750
Web and Digital Interface DesignersSOC 15-1255Video Game Designers →Web and Digital Interface Designers →$71,300$34.2830
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersSOC 51-4121Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers →$80,840$38.87790
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders →$62,700$30.1450

Source: BLS May 2025 OEWS. Employment estimates are rounded and may be suppressed. “+” means the wage is at or above BLS’s reporting threshold ($239,200/year or $115/hour), not an exact estimate. Unavailable values remain unavailable. Occupations with no published state series are omitted. How to interpret wages.

Living costs & local context

Budget context for Alaska

Median monthly gross rent$1,4192020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$23
Median household income$92,7882020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$1,232
Resident population estimate735,7062020–2024 ACS
Alaska price level102.4BEA regional price parity · 2024 · US = 100

Gross rent combines contract rent with the estimated average monthly cost of tenant-paid utilities and fuels. It describes occupied rental housing, not current asking rents, student accommodation or the cost of a room in a shared home. Household income is not an individual worker’s salary.

The state price index compares the overall price of goods and services with the national average. An index of 102.4 is approximately 2.4% above the national price level. It is context for planning, not a multiplier for a personal budget or a cost-adjusted salary.

Sources: 2024 ACS five-year public summary files, tables B25064, B19013 and B01003; BEA 2024 regional price parities. Retrieved September 9, 2026. Census place matches use a unique name within a state; school postal cities and Census boundaries are not interchangeable. Unavailable estimates are omitted.

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