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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $231K | $111.05/hr |
| 12 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $206K | $99.18/hr |
| 13 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $183K | $88.13/hr |
| 14 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $170K | $81.88/hr |
| 15 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $169K | N/A |
| 16 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $167K | $80.44/hr |
| 17 | Chief Executives | Management | $167K | $80.15/hr |
| 18 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $164K | $78.97/hr |
| 19 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $157K | $75.25/hr |
| 20 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $155K | $74.6/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alaska
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Metro areas in Alaska
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