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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $106K | $50.94/hr |
| 82 | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $106K | $50.85/hr |
| 83 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $106K | $50.81/hr |
| 84 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $105K | $50.69/hr |
| 85 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $105K | $50.45/hr |
| 86 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $49.85/hr |
| 87 | Mechanical Door Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $104K | $49.79/hr |
| 88 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $104K | $49.76/hr |
| 89 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $103K | $49.56/hr |
| 90 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $103K | $49.56/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Alaska
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Metro areas in Alaska
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