Top Paying Jobs in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, AK has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 35,660 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Emergency Medicine Physicians ($472,140), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($366,650), Neurologists ($354,760). The cost of living index is 105.42 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,376/month.
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Avg. median salary
105.42
Cost of living index
$1,376
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Highest paying careers in Anchorage
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $472K | $226.99/hr |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $367K | $176.27/hr |
| 3 | Neurologists | Healthcare | $355K | $170.56/hr |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $354K | $170.13/hr |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $342K | $164.51/hr |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $299K | $143.91/hr |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $252K | $121.07/hr |
| 8 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $232K | N/A |
| 9 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $228K | $109.63/hr |
| 10 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $212K | $102.04/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+5.4% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,376/mo
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