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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $105K | $50.56/hr |
| 72 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $105K | $50.37/hr |
| 73 | Software Developers | Technology | $104K | $50.02/hr |
| 74 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $49.85/hr |
| 75 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $103K | $49.68/hr |
| 76 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $103K | $49.57/hr |
| 77 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.52/hr |
| 78 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $103K | $49.37/hr |
| 79 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $102K | $49.2/hr |
| 80 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $102K | $49.09/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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