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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $124K | $59.75/hr |
| 42 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $124K | $59.59/hr |
| 43 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $123K | $59.31/hr |
| 44 | Transportation Inspectors | Transportation | $123K | $59.19/hr |
| 45 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $122K | $58.89/hr |
| 46 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $121K | $58.13/hr |
| 47 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $121K | $57.99/hr |
| 48 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $120K | $57.81/hr |
| 49 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $120K | $57.56/hr |
| 50 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $117K | $56.07/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alaska
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Metro areas in Alaska
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