Highest-Paying Jobs in Alaska (2025)
Ranking 135 occupations by median salary in Alaska · Source: BLS OES & H-1B filings
Avg. Median Salary (AK)
$106,616
+4.7% vs national avg
National Median
$101,797
across all states
Total Employed
152K+
workers tracked in Alaska
Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Alaska
Occupations in Alaska ranked by median annual salary (2025 BLS OES data).
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary | vs National | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physician | $452,620 | +27.9% | 190 |
| 2 | Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $421,450 | +37.2% | 50 |
| 3 | Internal Medicine Physician | $366,080 | +40.6% | 110 |
| 4 | Psychiatrist | $342,170 | +32.8% | 50 |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetist | $341,210 | +39.1% | 90 |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physician | $323,490 | +25.4% | 760 |
| 7 | Pediatrician | $267,390 | +24.1% | 60 |
| 8 | Airline Pilot | $232,140 | +8.3% | 1K |
| 9 | Dentist | $230,990 | +31.5% | 310 |
| 10 | Petroleum Engineer | $206,290 | +54.7% | 280 |
| 11 | Optometrist | $170,310 | +25.1% | 60 |
| 12 | Pharmacist | $167,310 | +17.1% | 560 |
| 13 | Chief Executive Officer | $166,710 | -21.6% | 640 |
| 14 | Engineering Manager | $164,260 | -1.1% | 900 |
| 15 | Industrial Engineer | $156,510 | +46.9% | 220 |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioner | $155,170 | +16.0% | 710 |
| 17 | Physician Assistant | $150,700 | +10.8% | 700 |
| 18 | Lawyer | $149,940 | +11.3% | 1K |
| 19 | Construction Manager | $139,190 | +21.8% | 2K |
| 20 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $133,490 | -18.1% | 970 |
| 21 | Nurse Midwife | $133,430 | +0.5% | 60 |
| 22 | Dental Hygienist | $132,690 | +37.0% | 790 |
| 23 | Medical and Health Services Manager | $132,240 | +9.9% | 2K |
| 24 | Human Resources Manager | $129,570 | -6.5% | 610 |
| 25 | Financial Manager | $127,030 | -15.7% | 2K |
Healthcare
Emergency Medicine Physician
190 employed
$452,620
+27.9% vs national
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
50 employed
$421,450
+37.2% vs national
Internal Medicine Physician
110 employed
$366,080
+40.6% vs national
Psychiatrist
50 employed
$342,170
+32.8% vs national
Nurse Anesthetist
90 employed
$341,210
+39.1% vs national
Family Medicine Physician
760 employed
$323,490
+25.4% vs national
Pediatrician
60 employed
$267,390
+24.1% vs national
Dentist
310 employed
$230,990
+31.5% vs national
Optometrist
60 employed
$170,310
+25.1% vs national
Pharmacist
560 employed
$167,310
+17.1% vs national
Nurse Practitioner
710 employed
$155,170
+16.0% vs national
Physician Assistant
700 employed
$150,700
+10.8% vs national
Nurse Midwife
60 employed
$133,430
+0.5% vs national
Dental Hygienist
790 employed
$132,690
+37.0% vs national
Medical and Health Services Manager
2K employed
$132,240
+9.9% vs national
Physical Therapist
680 employed
$115,280
+13.4% vs national
Registered Nurse
8K employed
$109,480
+16.3% vs national
Occupational Therapist
410 employed
$103,680
+5.0% vs national
Speech-Language Pathologist
340 employed
$102,670
+12.4% vs national
Radiologic Technologist
370 employed
$98,920
+21.7% vs national
Respiratory Therapist
180 employed
$97,950
+16.8% vs national
Dietitian and Nutritionist
130 employed
$87,980
+19.7% vs national
Licensed Practical Nurse
290 employed
$80,800
+21.1% vs national
Mental Health Counselor
1K employed
$80,770
+36.0% vs national
Rehabilitation Counselor
130 employed
$61,590
+27.9% vs national
Dental Assistant
1K employed
$57,710
+17.5% vs national
Social Worker
250 employed
$56,710
-0.8% vs national
Pharmacy Technician
800 employed
$52,640
+15.9% vs national
Medical Assistant
2K employed
$52,560
+17.8% vs national
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
2K employed
$46,370
+10.9% vs national
Home Health and Personal Care Aide
7K employed
$39,740
+13.7% vs national
Skilled Trades
Airline Pilot
1K employed
$232,140
+8.3% vs national
Construction Supervisor
3K employed
$102,140
+23.1% vs national
Plumber
1K employed
$93,920
+37.0% vs national
Electrician
2K employed
$89,440
+29.1% vs national
Air Traffic Controller
160 employed
$71,510
+25.6% vs national
Automotive Service Technician
1K employed
$60,840
+16.6% vs national
Maintenance and Repair Worker
5K employed
$60,270
+19.0% vs national
Construction Laborer
4K employed
$58,060
+17.8% vs national
Engineering
Petroleum Engineer
280 employed
$206,290
+54.7% vs national
Engineering Manager
900 employed
$164,260
-1.1% vs national
Industrial Engineer
220 employed
$156,510
+46.9% vs national
Electrical Engineer
350 employed
$125,970
+10.1% vs national
Mechanical Engineer
380 employed
$124,340
+18.0% vs national
Materials Engineer
70 employed
$123,360
+13.3% vs national
Civil Engineer
2K employed
$114,730
+15.7% vs national
Environmental Engineer
260 employed
$110,220
+5.9% vs national
Chemical Engineer
$106,080
-8.3% vs national
Aerospace Engineer
100 employed
$101,710
-21.8% vs national
Management
Chief Executive Officer
640 employed
$166,710
-21.6% vs national
Construction Manager
2K employed
$139,190
+21.8% vs national
Human Resources Manager
610 employed
$129,570
-6.5% vs national
Public Relations Manager
380 employed
$120,920
-6.6% vs national
General and Operations Manager
6K employed
$116,630
+7.9% vs national
Marketing Manager
240 employed
$116,270
-20.6% vs national
Purchasing Manager
140 employed
$114,650
-18.0% vs national
Industrial Production Manager
410 employed
$113,280
-9.0% vs national
Administrative Services Manager
1K employed
$106,400
-6.2% vs national
Training and Development Manager
80 employed
$105,430
-15.5% vs national
Management Analyst
460 employed
$100,190
+2.5% vs national
Project Management Specialist
2K employed
$99,580
+0.9% vs national
Sales Manager
850 employed
$98,860
-29.1% vs national
Human Resources Specialist
1K employed
$76,990
+6.0% vs national
Property and Real Estate Manager
450 employed
$76,800
+12.3% vs national
Legal
Technology
Computer and Information Systems Manager
970 employed
$133,490
-18.1% vs national
Computer Network Architect
120 employed
$119,720
-5.3% vs national
Information Security Analyst
300 employed
$114,990
-1.7% vs national
Database Administrator
70 employed
$112,500
-15.1% vs national
Software Engineer
710 employed
$105,960
-0.7% vs national
Network Administrator
920 employed
$97,500
+4.1% vs national
Computer Programmer
530 employed
$91,700
-4.5% vs national
Operations Research Analyst
70 employed
$88,750
-0.6% vs national
Computer Systems Analyst
420 employed
$88,520
-15.0% vs national
Computer Network Support Specialist
300 employed
$86,110
+17.5% vs national
Data Scientist
230 employed
$84,110
-21.6% vs national
Data Analyst
90 employed
$78,580
+2.6% vs national
Web and Digital Interface Designer
30 employed
$71,300
-17.0% vs national
Computer User Support Specialist
950 employed
$63,110
+3.8% vs national
Finance
Financial Manager
2K employed
$127,030
-15.7% vs national
Economist
80 employed
$111,040
-0.2% vs national
Financial Analyst
190 employed
$102,240
+5.2% vs national
Budget Analyst
220 employed
$94,740
+7.3% vs national
Financial Examiner
50 employed
$90,530
+1.4% vs national
Accountant
2K employed
$83,460
+1.0% vs national
Credit Analyst
40 employed
$81,340
-0.4% vs national
Personal Financial Advisor
$78,690
-20.6% vs national
Tax Examiner
130 employed
$77,070
-4.2% vs national
Compliance Officer
920 employed
$76,430
-3.2% vs national
Securities Sales Agent
260 employed
$76,360
+5.2% vs national
Loan Officer
490 employed
$72,800
-4.7% vs national
Insurance Sales Agent
540 employed
$50,500
-20.5% vs national
Science
Psychologist
40 employed
$124,270
+27.9% vs national
Geoscientist
430 employed
$107,410
+18.5% vs national
Chemist
60 employed
$106,010
+15.2% vs national
Medical Scientist
260 employed
$104,930
+13.8% vs national
Urban and Regional Planner
230 employed
$93,860
+12.0% vs national
Environmental Scientist
860 employed
$91,960
+14.9% vs national
Protective Services
Business & Operations
Real Estate Sales Agent
170 employed
$89,170
+51.2% vs national
Logistician
530 employed
$87,280
+4.6% vs national
Purchasing Agent
890 employed
$83,460
+8.6% vs national
Training and Development Specialist
530 employed
$81,860
+19.2% vs national
Public Relations Specialist
640 employed
$70,050
+0.9% vs national
Market Research Analyst
570 employed
$66,710
-8.5% vs national
Real Estate Broker
100 employed
$65,820
-6.1% vs national
Editor
60 employed
$63,630
-4.6% vs national
Education
School Counselor
540 employed
$82,900
+27.7% vs national
Secondary School Teacher
3K employed
$79,650
+13.1% vs national
Elementary School Teacher
4K employed
$79,260
+16.3% vs national
Middle School Teacher
1K employed
$78,940
+15.1% vs national
Librarian
350 employed
$78,810
+16.8% vs national
Instructional Coordinator
550 employed
$72,320
-5.2% vs national
Tutor
190 employed
$47,710
+7.0% vs national