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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $122K | $58.49/hr |
| 42 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $122K | $58.46/hr |
| 43 | Database Administrators | Technology | $121K | $58.3/hr |
| 44 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $120K | $57.71/hr |
| 45 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $120K | $57.56/hr |
| 46 | Marketing Managers | Management | $119K | $57.1/hr |
| 47 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $118K | $56.77/hr |
| 48 | Database Architects | Technology | $118K | $56.51/hr |
| 49 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $117K | $56.09/hr |
| 50 | Facilities Managers | Management | $116K | $55.83/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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