Computer Programmer Salary in Alaska
Based on 530+ workers in Alaska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (AK)
$91,700
$44.09/hr
vs National Average
$96,002
-4.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $139K
530 employed in Alaska
Salary Distribution — Computer Programmer in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,150 |
| 25th percentile | $79,260 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $91,700 |
| 75th percentile | $115,880 |
| 90th percentile | $138,530 |
Top-Paying Industries for Computer Programmer (U.S.)
Which industries pay Computer Programmers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Computer Programmers in Alaska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $129,150 | 450 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $123,520 | 170 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $111,290 | 860 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $108,410 | 3K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $107,950 | 3K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Computer Programmer in Alaska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,700 |
| 2026 (projected) | $94,451 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Alaska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,700 | $96,002 |
| 2026 (projected) | $94,451 | $98,882 |
Computer Programmer Salary by Experience Level in Alaska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $79,260 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $91,700 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $115,880 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $138,530 |
Computer Programmer Salary in Other States
Related Computer Programmer Salaries in Alaska
How other high-demand occupations in Alaska compare to Computer Programmer ($91,700 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Computer Programmer | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Manager in AK | $133,490 | +45.6% | $64.18/hr |
| Computer Network Architect in AK | $119,720 | +30.6% | $57.56/hr |
| Information Security Analyst in AK | $114,990 | +25.4% | $55.28/hr |
| Database Administrator in AK | $112,500 | +22.7% | $54.09/hr |
| Software Engineer in AK | $105,960 | +15.6% | $50.94/hr |
| Network Administrator in AK | $97,500 | +6.3% | $46.88/hr |
| Operations Research Analyst in AK | $88,750 | -3.2% | $42.67/hr |
| Computer Systems Analyst in AK | $88,520 | -3.5% | $42.56/hr |
| Computer Network Support Specialist in AK | $86,110 | -6.1% | $41.40/hr |
| Data Scientist in AK | $84,110 | -8.3% | $40.44/hr |
| Data Analyst in AK | $78,580 | -14.3% | $37.78/hr |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer in AK | $71,300 | -22.2% | $34.28/hr |