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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Marketing Managers | Management | $116K | $55.9/hr |
| 52 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $115K | $55.43/hr |
| 53 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $115K | $55.28/hr |
| 54 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $115K | $55.26/hr |
| 55 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $115K | $55.16/hr |
| 56 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $115K | $55.12/hr |
| 57 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $114K | $54.89/hr |
| 58 | Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | Repair & Maintenance | $114K | $54.65/hr |
| 59 | Facilities Managers | Management | $114K | $54.57/hr |
| 60 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $113K | $54.46/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alaska
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Metro areas in Alaska
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