Jobs in Alaska — Pay & Openings by City
67,540 professionals employed across 1 major Alaska metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $57,481/yr. Top hiring industry: Healthcare.
Last updated: 2026-07-23
Top Industries in Alaska
Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Government, Education are the largest employment sectors in Alaska.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Dental Hygienist.
Jobs in Alaska by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $57,481 | 67,540 | Registered Nurse jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Home Health Aide jobs |
This hub links 3 role hubs across 1 Alaska metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Alaska
State averages across the Alaska metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Alaska Average Median |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $132,740 |
| Operations Manager salary guide | $120,030 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $115,290 |
| Plumber salary guide | $93,600 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $87,670 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $85,620 |
| Electrician salary guide | $82,440 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $75,840 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $74,480 |
| Welder salary guide | $74,000 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $72,800 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $66,190 |
| Bus Driver salary guide | $63,450 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $61,860 |
| Painter salary guide | $60,360 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.