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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $131K | $62.79/hr |
| 32 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $130K | $62.29/hr |
| 33 | Managers, All Other | Management | $128K | $61.51/hr |
| 34 | Financial Managers | Management | $127K | $61.07/hr |
| 35 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $126K | $60.56/hr |
| 36 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $126K | N/A |
| 37 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $125K | $60.22/hr |
| 38 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $125K | $59.92/hr |
| 39 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Production & Manufacturing | $125K | $59.87/hr |
| 40 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $124K | $59.78/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alaska
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Metro areas in Alaska
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