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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Sociologists | Science | $108K | $52.01/hr |
| 72 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $107K | $51.64/hr |
| 73 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $107K | $51.38/hr |
| 74 | Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other | Construction & Trades | $107K | $51.36/hr |
| 75 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $107K | $51.35/hr |
| 76 | Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | Construction & Trades | $106K | $51.19/hr |
| 77 | Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | Transportation | $106K | $51.17/hr |
| 78 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $106K | $51.15/hr |
| 79 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $51/hr |
| 80 | Chemists | Science | $106K | $50.96/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alaska
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Metro areas in Alaska
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