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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Database Architects | Technology | $113K | $54.09/hr |
| 62 | Economists | Science | $111K | $53.39/hr |
| 63 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $110K | $52.99/hr |
| 64 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $110K | $52.99/hr |
| 65 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $110K | N/A |
| 66 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $109K | $52.64/hr |
| 67 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Repair & Maintenance | $109K | $52.62/hr |
| 68 | Database Administrators | Technology | $109K | $52.31/hr |
| 69 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $109K | $52.27/hr |
| 70 | Hydrologists | Science | $109K | $52.24/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alaska
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Metro areas in Alaska
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