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.
$138K
Avg. median salary
105.42
Cost of living index
$1,376
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Anchorage
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $153K | $73.42/hr |
| 22 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $146K | $69.95/hr |
| 23 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $141K | $67.83/hr |
| 24 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $138K | $66.34/hr |
| 25 | Construction Managers | Management | $138K | $66.34/hr |
| 26 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $135K | $65.14/hr |
| 27 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $134K | $64.43/hr |
| 28 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $134K | $64.24/hr |
| 29 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $133K | $64.15/hr |
| 30 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $133K | $63.82/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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