Top Paying Jobs in Alaska
Alaska has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 52,490 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Emergency Medicine Physicians ($452,620), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($421,450), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($366,080). The cost of living index is 104.31 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,643/month.
State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
Highest paying careers in Alaska
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $453K | $217.61/hr |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $421K | $202.62/hr |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $366K | $176/hr |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $355K | $170.72/hr |
| 5 | Neurologists | Healthcare | $355K | $170.56/hr |
| 6 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $342K | $164.51/hr |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $341K | $164.04/hr |
| 8 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $323K | $155.52/hr |
| 9 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $267K | $128.55/hr |
| 10 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $232K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Alaska
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Metro areas in Alaska
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