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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Population
Highest paying careers in Anchorage
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Surveyors | Engineering | $102K | $48.95/hr |
| 82 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $102K | $48.94/hr |
| 83 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $102K | $48.91/hr |
| 84 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $48.9/hr |
| 85 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Science | $102K | $48.87/hr |
| 86 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $102K | $48.84/hr |
| 87 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $101K | $48.68/hr |
| 88 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $101K | $48.57/hr |
| 89 | Sales Managers | Management | $101K | $48.53/hr |
| 90 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $100K | N/A |
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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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