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Highest paying jobs in Alaska after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Alaska, emergency medicine physician pays most: $452,620 a year, and a single filer keeps about $310,522 after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. 4 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Alaska paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Alaska?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Alaska after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Emergency Medicine Physician	$452,620	$310,522
2	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$421,450	$290,994
3	Internal Medicine Physician	$366,080	$256,305
4	Other Physician	$355,100	$249,426
5	Neurologist	$354,760	$249,213
6	Psychiatrist	$342,170	$241,325
7	Nurse Anesthetist	$341,210	$240,724
8	Family Medicine Physician	$323,490	$229,622
9	General Pediatrician	$267,390	$194,328
10	Airline Pilot	$232,140	$171,186
11	General Dentist	$230,990	$170,431
12	Petroleum Engineer	$206,290	$153,289
13	Judge and Magistrate	$183,310	$136,287
14	Optometrist	$170,310	$127,402
15	Business Professor	$168,930	$126,459
16	Pharmacist	$167,310	$125,351
17	Chief Executive	$166,710	$124,941
18	Engineering Manager	$164,260	$123,267
19	Industrial Engineer	$156,510	$117,970
20	Nurse Practitioner	$155,170	$117,054
21	Physician Assistant	$150,700	$113,998
22	Lawyer	$149,940	$113,479
23	Other Engineer	$142,390	$108,319
24	Construction Manager	$139,190	$106,131
25	Police Supervisor	$137,320	$104,853

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Alaska: Anesthesiologist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Other Surgeon.

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Every job with a median in Alaska: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Emergency Medicine Physician	$452,620	$310,522	190
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$421,450	$290,994	50
Internal Medicine Physician	$366,080	$256,305	110
Other Physician	$355,100	$249,426	270
Neurologist	$354,760	$249,213	100
Psychiatrist	$342,170	$241,325	50
Nurse Anesthetist	$341,210	$240,724	90
Family Medicine Physician	$323,490	$229,622	760
General Pediatrician	$267,390	$194,328	60
Airline Pilot	$232,140	$171,186	1,350
General Dentist	$230,990	$170,431	310
Petroleum Engineer	$206,290	$153,289	280
Judge and Magistrate	$183,310	$136,287	140
Optometrist	$170,310	$127,402	60
Business Professor	$168,930	$126,459	130
Pharmacist	$167,310	$125,351	560
Chief Executive	$166,710	$124,941	640
Engineering Manager	$164,260	$123,267	900
Industrial Engineer	$156,510	$117,970	220
Nurse Practitioner	$155,170	$117,054	710
Physician Assistant	$150,700	$113,998	700
Lawyer	$149,940	$113,479	1,120
Other Engineer	$142,390	$108,319	200
Construction Manager	$139,190	$106,131	1,720
Police Supervisor	$137,320	$104,853	320
Massage Therapist	$134,930	$103,220	570
IT Manager	$133,490	$102,235	970
Nurse Midwive	$133,430	$102,194	60
Dental Hygienist	$132,690	$101,689	790
Health Services Manager	$132,240	$101,381	1,640
Natural Sciences Manager	$130,590	$100,253	710
Human Resources Manager	$129,570	$99,556	610
Other Manager	$127,950	$98,449	1,740
Financial Manager	$127,030	$97,820	2,020
Electrical Engineer	$125,970	$97,095	350
K-12 Education Administrator	$125,520	$96,788	890
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$125,260	$96,610	80
Mining and Geological Engineer	$124,630	$96,180	300
Refinery Operator	$124,530	$96,111	370
Mechanical Engineer	$124,340	$95,981	380
Clinical Psychologist	$124,270	$95,934	40
Air Traffic Controller	$123,950	$95,715	490
Materials Engineer	$123,360	$95,312	70
Transportation Inspector	$123,120	$95,148	170
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$122,490	$94,717	30
Public Relations Manager	$120,920	$93,626	380
MRI Technologist	$120,610	$93,408	100
Other Physical Scientist	$120,240	$93,148	140
Computer Network Architect	$119,720	$92,782	120
General and Operations Manager	$116,630	$90,608	6,020
Marketing Manager	$116,270	$90,355	240
Physical Therapist	$115,280	$89,658	680
Information Security Analyst	$114,990	$89,454	300
Detective	$114,940	$89,419	140
Civil Engineer	$114,730	$89,272	1,670
Purchasing Manager	$114,650	$89,215	140
Audiologist	$114,170	$88,878	–
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$113,670	$88,526	80
Facilities Manager	$113,510	$88,413	870
Industrial Production Manager	$113,280	$88,251	410
Database Architect	$112,500	$87,703	70
Economist	$111,040	$86,676	80
Environmental Engineer	$110,220	$86,099	260
Other Treating Practitioner	$110,220	$86,099	70
Engineering Professor	$109,600	$85,663	40
Registered Nurse	$109,480	$85,578	7,510
Control and Valve Installer	$109,450	$85,557	30
Database Administrator	$108,810	$85,107	90
Architect	$108,730	$85,051	210
Hydrologist	$108,660	$85,001	60
Sociologist	$108,170	$84,657	40
Geoscientist	$107,410	$84,122	430
Other Biological Scientist	$106,870	$83,742	370
Other Underground Mining Operator	$106,840	$83,721	70
Electronics Engineer	$106,810	$83,700	180
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$106,480	$83,468	1,090
Gas Compressor Operator	$106,440	$83,440	60
Administrative Services Manager	$106,400	$83,411	1,020
Chemical Engineer	$106,080	$83,186	–
Chemist	$106,010	$83,137	60
Other Computer Occupation	$105,960	$83,102	710
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$105,780	$82,975	40
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$105,670	$82,898	140
Training and Development Manager	$105,430	$82,729	80
Medical Scientist	$104,930	$82,377	260
Occupational Therapist	$103,680	$81,498	410
Mechanical Door Repairer	$103,550	$81,406	–
Chiropractor	$103,500	$81,371	90
Fundraising Manager	$103,090	$81,083	110
College Administrator	$103,080	$81,076	80
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$103,080	$81,076	–
Health and Safety Engineer	$102,690	$80,801	110
Speech-Language Pathologist	$102,670	$80,787	340
Construction Inspector	$102,410	$80,604	270
Financial and Investment Analyst	$102,240	$80,485	190
Construction Supervisor	$102,140	$80,414	2,690
Other Education Administrator	$101,970	$80,295	360
Emergency Management Director	$101,850	$80,210	120
Aerospace Engineer	$101,710	$80,112	100
Anthropology Professor	$101,700	$80,105	40
Soil and Plant Scientist	$100,320	$79,134	30
Management Analyst	$100,190	$79,043	460
Commercial Pilot	$100,120	$78,993	1,000
Project Management Specialist	$99,580	$78,614	1,950
Surveyor	$99,550	$78,592	250
Occupational Safety Specialist	$99,270	$78,395	370
Police Officer	$99,130	$78,297	1,260
Radiologic Technologist	$98,920	$78,149	370
Sales Manager	$98,860	$78,107	850
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$98,420	$77,797	300
Social and Community Service Manager	$98,370	$77,762	830
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$98,110	$77,579	2,720
Respiratory Therapist	$97,950	$77,467	180
Network and Systems Administrator	$97,500	$77,150	920
Telecom Line Installer	$97,450	$77,115	390
Cost Estimator	$97,020	$76,813	220
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$96,390	$76,369	160
Telecom Equipment Installer	$95,850	$75,989	520
Avionics Technician	$94,810	$75,258	50
Budget Analyst	$94,740	$75,209	220
Other Business Operations Specialist	$94,740	$75,209	2,020
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$94,630	$75,131	60
Sheet Metal Worker	$94,600	$75,110	240
School Psychologist	$94,460	$75,012	120
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$94,380	$74,955	–
Plumber	$93,920	$74,632	1,200
Urban and Regional Planner	$93,860	$74,590	230
Underground Loading Machine Operator	$93,130	$74,076	50
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$92,960	$73,956	240
Floor Layer	$92,860	$73,886	70
Electrical Engineering Technician	$92,760	$73,816	230
Firefighting Supervisor	$92,760	$73,816	310
Crane and Tower Operator	$92,490	$73,626	50
Power Line Installer	$92,470	$73,612	490
Environmental Scientist	$91,960	$73,253	860
Computer Programmer	$91,700	$73,070	530
Aircraft Mechanic	$91,150	$72,683	1,470
Bailiff	$90,600	$72,296	60
Financial Examiner	$90,530	$72,247	50
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$90,370	$72,134	650
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$89,810	$71,740	130
Other Engineering Technician	$89,810	$71,740	380
Electrician	$89,440	$71,480	1,870
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$89,170	$71,290	60
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$89,170	$71,290	130
Real Estate Sales Agent	$89,170	$71,290	170
Power Plant Operator	$88,870	$71,079	650
Operations Research Analyst	$88,750	$70,995	70
Computer Systems Analyst	$88,520	$70,833	420
Stationary Engineer	$88,330	$70,699	90
Ship Captain and Mate	$88,230	$70,629	710
Ship Engineer	$88,190	$70,601	420
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$87,980	$70,453	130
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$87,670	$70,235	220
Logistician	$87,280	$69,960	530
Forester	$87,210	$69,911	80
Network Support Specialist	$86,110	$69,137	300
Nursing Professor	$85,650	$68,814	–
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$85,470	$68,687	130
Financial Risk Specialist	$85,370	$68,617	50
Other Legal Support Worker	$85,000	$68,357	110
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$84,410	$67,941	40
Data Scientist	$84,110	$67,730	230
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$83,900	$67,583	540
Camera Operator	$83,620	$67,386	50
Paving Equipment Operator	$83,520	$67,315	80
Accountant and Auditor	$83,460	$67,273	2,190
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$83,460	$67,273	890
Technical Writer	$83,200	$67,090	130
School and Career Counselor	$82,900	$66,879	540
English Professor	$82,770	$66,788	90
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$82,670	$66,717	1,430
Other Life Scientist	$82,220	$66,401	40
Food Service Manager	$82,030	$66,267	380
Training and Development Specialist	$81,860	$66,148	530
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$81,700	$66,035	80
Insurance Underwriter	$81,620	$65,979	100
Credit Analyst	$81,340	$65,782	40
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$81,000	$65,543	200
Welder	$80,840	$65,430	790
Licensed Practical Nurse	$80,800	$65,402	290
Mental Health Counselor	$80,770	$65,381	1,290
Occupational Safety Technician	$80,760	$65,374	140
High School Special Education Teacher	$80,580	$65,247	590
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$80,390	$65,113	110
Surgical Technologist	$80,380	$65,106	310
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$80,330	$65,071	200
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$80,290	$65,043	40
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$80,230	$65,001	320
Pump Operator	$80,210	$64,987	120
Lodging Manager	$80,060	$64,881	–
Earth Driller	$80,040	$64,867	290
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$79,870	$64,748	110
High School Teacher	$79,650	$64,593	2,790
Chemical Technician	$79,380	$64,403	100
Conservation Scientist	$79,260	$64,318	290
Elementary School Teacher	$79,260	$64,318	3,500
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$79,160	$64,248	180
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$79,050	$64,171	50
Cardiovascular Technologist	$79,040	$64,164	160
Psychology Professor	$79,040	$64,164	70
Middle School Teacher	$78,940	$64,093	1,150
Librarian	$78,810	$64,002	350
Personal Financial Advisor	$78,690	$63,917	–
Other Mathematical Scientist	$78,580	$63,840	90
Medical Equipment Repairer	$78,570	$63,833	160
Quality Control Inspector	$78,150	$63,538	300
High School Vocational Teacher	$78,130	$63,523	170
Pile Driver Operator	$78,080	$63,488	190
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator	$78,050	$63,467	170
Production Supervisor	$77,960	$63,404	1,110
Labor Relations Specialist	$77,870	$63,341	380
Environmental Engineering Technician	$77,860	$63,334	40
Construction Equipment Operator	$77,810	$63,298	3,050
Machinist	$77,670	$63,200	120
Physical Therapist Assistant	$77,640	$63,179	110
HVAC Technician	$77,430	$63,031	610
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$77,390	$63,003	860
Vocational Instructor	$77,310	$62,947	1,120
Technical Sales Representative	$77,080	$62,785	440
Other Financial Specialist	$77,070	$62,778	130
Probation Officer	$77,000	$62,729	480
Human Resources Specialist	$76,990	$62,721	1,420
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$76,970	$62,707	120
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$76,970	$62,707	300
Millwright	$76,940	$62,686	300
Property and Real Estate Manager	$76,800	$62,588	450
Carpet Installer	$76,790	$62,581	70
Foreign Language Professor	$76,490	$62,370	80
Compliance Officer	$76,430	$62,328	920
Financial Services Sales Agent	$76,360	$62,278	260
Gambling Services Supervisor	$76,340	$62,264	90
Microbiologist	$76,320	$62,250	30
Geological Technician	$76,090	$62,088	70
Other Teacher	$76,000	$62,025	150
Title Examiner	$75,960	$61,997	100
Diesel Mechanic	$75,580	$61,730	860
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$75,540	$61,701	60
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$75,360	$61,575	100
Hearing Aid Specialist	$75,300	$61,533	30
Art Director	$75,200	$61,462	40
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$74,710	$61,117	100
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$74,680	$61,096	140
Health Specialties Professor	$73,890	$60,541	–
Carpenter	$73,860	$60,520	2,560
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$73,690	$60,400	100
Security Supervisor	$73,500	$60,266	260
Loan Officer	$72,800	$59,774	490
Motorboat Mechanic	$72,520	$59,577	160
Instructional Coordinator	$72,320	$59,436	550
Health Education Specialist	$71,940	$59,169	310
Paramedic	$71,860	$59,113	310
Airfield Operations Specialist	$71,510	$58,866	160
Transportation Security Screener	$71,390	$58,782	440
Correctional Officer	$71,360	$58,761	850
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$71,300	$58,719	30
Health Information Technologist	$71,100	$58,578	70
Sales Engineer	$71,080	$58,564	–
Civil Engineering Technician	$70,990	$58,500	230
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$70,700	$58,296	120
Other Science Technician	$70,700	$58,296	170
Survey Researcher	$70,560	$58,198	40
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$70,100	$57,874	3,420
Public Relations Specialist	$70,050	$57,839	640
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$69,910	$57,741	140
Office Supervisor	$69,840	$57,691	5,690
Services Sales Representative	$69,610	$57,530	900
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$68,730	$56,911	60
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$68,700	$56,889	570
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$68,610	$56,826	70
Forest and Conservation Technician	$68,160	$56,510	500
Landscaping Supervisor	$67,760	$56,228	150
Judicial Law Clerk	$67,580	$56,102	140
Substitute Teacher	$66,920	$55,637	1,420
Roofer	$66,750	$55,518	310
Market Research Analyst	$66,710	$55,489	570
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$66,660	$55,454	390
Executive Assistant	$66,210	$55,109	1,320
Real Estate Broker	$65,820	$54,795	100
Fence Erector	$64,600	$53,815	40
Transportation Supervisor	$64,420	$53,670	1,830
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$64,150	$53,454	250
Home Appliance Repairer	$63,950	$53,293	100
Curator	$63,880	$53,237	90
Editor	$63,630	$53,036	60
Structural Metal Fabricator	$63,420	$52,867	70
Animal Control Worker	$63,340	$52,803	30
Interior Designer	$63,320	$52,787	40
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$63,130	$52,634	480
IT Support Specialist	$63,110	$52,618	950
Other Artist and Related Worker	$63,080	$52,594	40
Glazier	$63,000	$52,530	270
Fundraiser	$62,750	$52,329	290
Welding Machine Operator	$62,700	$52,288	50
Utilities Meter Reader	$62,690	$52,280	40
Child and Family Social Worker	$62,630	$52,232	1,260
Production and Planning Clerk	$62,590	$52,200	380
Graphic Designer	$62,570	$52,184	180
Tax Preparer	$62,360	$52,015	70
Social Science Research Assistant	$62,230	$51,911	40
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$62,210	$51,895	360
Audio and Video Technician	$62,060	$51,774	70
Healthcare Social Worker	$62,000	$51,726	480
Eligibility Interviewer	$61,840	$51,597	400
Auto Body Repairer	$61,680	$51,469	270
Rehabilitation Counselor	$61,590	$51,397	130
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$61,480	$51,308	–
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$61,300	$51,164	120
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$61,290	$51,156	40
Legal Secretary	$61,280	$51,147	660
Other Social Worker	$61,220	$51,099	330
Surgical Assistant	$61,210	$51,091	60
Medical Records Specialist	$61,090	$50,995	1,070
Construction Painter	$60,980	$50,906	440
Clinical Lab Technologist	$60,950	$50,882	680
Auto Mechanic	$60,840	$50,794	1,420
Museum Technician and Conservator	$60,840	$50,794	60
Bill and Account Collector	$60,810	$50,770	310
Oil and Gas Roustabout	$60,810	$50,770	430
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$60,320	$50,376	140
General Maintenance Worker	$60,270	$50,336	4,590
Small Engine Mechanic	$60,190	$50,272	50
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$60,160	$50,248	750
Marriage and Family Therapist	$60,010	$50,127	60
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880	$50,023	450
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$59,340	$49,589	170
Firefighter	$58,830	$49,179	1,040
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$58,390	$48,825	80
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$58,330	$48,777	60
Dispensing Optician	$58,250	$48,713	90
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$58,230	$48,697	130
Construction Laborer	$58,060	$48,560	3,690
Rigger	$58,010	$48,520	40
Other Office Support Worker	$57,840	$48,383	430
Postal Service Clerk	$57,820	$48,367	410
Septic Tank Servicer	$57,720	$48,287	280
Dental Assistant	$57,710	$48,279	1,140
Emergency Medical Technician	$57,440	$48,062	310
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$57,200	$47,869	30
Light Truck Driver	$57,190	$47,861	1,790
Retail Sales Supervisor	$57,080	$47,773	3,030
Wholesale Sales Representative	$56,830	$47,572	910
Dispatcher	$56,730	$47,492	570
Other Social Service Specialist	$56,730	$47,492	270
Mental Health Social Worker	$56,710	$47,475	250
Housekeeping Supervisor	$56,690	$47,459	600
Human Resources Assistant	$56,510	$47,315	260
Biological Technician	$56,470	$47,283	410
Insulation Worker	$56,470	$47,283	170
Other Education Worker	$56,470	$47,283	90
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$56,430	$47,251	4,580
Other Protective Service Worker	$56,120	$47,001	400
Office Machine Operator	$56,010	$46,913	70
Clergy	$55,780	$46,728	150
Physical Therapist Aide	$55,760	$46,712	110
Postal Mail Sorter	$55,350	$46,383	230
Other Financial Clerk	$55,300	$46,343	30
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$55,280	$46,326	30
Environmental Science Technician	$55,220	$46,278	440
Event Planner	$54,990	$46,093	150
Recreation Supervisor	$54,530	$45,724	490
RV Service Technician	$54,410	$45,627	120
Passenger Attendant	$54,290	$45,531	220
Court and Municipal Clerk	$54,270	$45,515	650
School Bus Driver	$54,200	$45,459	790
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$54,190	$45,451	410
Procurement Clerk	$54,100	$45,379	230
Highway Maintenance Worker	$54,090	$45,371	50
Other Health Technician	$54,070	$45,355	810
Producer and Director	$54,060	$45,347	160
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$53,530	$44,924	60
Private Detective and Investigator	$53,440	$44,852	70
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$52,700	$44,261	130
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$52,680	$44,245	100
Pharmacy Technician	$52,640	$44,213	800
Medical Assistant	$52,560	$44,149	2,140
Auto Glass Installer	$52,260	$43,910	40
Chef and Head Cook	$52,190	$43,854	680
Billing and Posting Clerk	$52,170	$43,838	370
Cargo and Freight Agent	$52,070	$43,758	580
Vending Machine Repairer	$52,040	$43,734	60
Community Health Worker	$52,000	$43,702	400
General Office Clerk	$51,890	$43,614	3,440
Psychiatric Technician	$51,650	$43,423	340
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$51,470	$43,279	330
Insurance Sales Agent	$50,500	$42,504	540
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$50,450	$42,464	230
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$50,450	$42,464	40
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$49,970	$42,081	90
Medical Equipment Preparer	$49,920	$42,041	220
File Clerk	$49,910	$42,033	150
Mixing Machine Operator	$49,740	$41,897	60
Miscellaneous Assembler	$49,390	$41,618	220
Personal Service Supervisor	$49,380	$41,610	330
Psychiatric Aide	$49,300	$41,546	190
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$49,010	$41,314	80
Extraction Worker Helper	$48,820	$41,163	80
Insurance Claims Clerk	$48,740	$41,099	40
Other Information and Record Clerk	$48,630	$41,011	710
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$48,580	$40,971	1,430
Administrative Assistant	$48,530	$40,931	5,390
Driver/Sales Worker	$48,420	$40,843	1,270
Medical Transcriptionist	$48,360	$40,795	110
Other Material Moving Worker	$48,150	$40,628	90
Floral Designer	$48,130	$40,612	80
Separating Machine Operator	$48,000	$40,508	100
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$47,900	$40,428	890
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$47,890	$40,420	180
Medical Secretary	$47,870	$40,404	2,520
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$47,710	$40,276	190
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$47,690	$40,260	1,080
Travel Agent	$47,650	$40,229	190
Interviewer	$47,630	$40,213	80
Security Guard	$47,480	$40,093	2,100
Social and Human Service Assistant	$47,360	$39,997	1,370
Plumber Helper	$47,290	$39,941	100
Library Technician	$46,940	$39,662	220
Pest Control Worker	$46,900	$39,630	40
Teller	$46,770	$39,526	1,020
Aircraft Service Attendant	$46,760	$39,518	300
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$46,730	$39,494	–
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$46,680	$39,454	170
Food Service Supervisor	$46,570	$39,366	2,390
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$46,530	$39,334	540
Veterinary Technician	$46,480	$39,294	380
Printing Press Operator	$46,460	$39,278	170
Nursing Assistant	$46,370	$39,206	2,060
Cutting Machine Operator	$46,240	$39,103	30
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$46,210	$39,079	800
Residential Advisor	$46,180	$39,055	380
Parts Salesperson	$46,130	$39,015	710
Preschool Teacher	$46,130	$39,015	520
Tutor	$45,990	$38,903	550
Phlebotomist	$45,900	$38,831	210
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$45,870	$38,807	1,000
Other Construction Helper	$45,860	$38,799	90
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$45,760	$38,719	30
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$45,740	$38,703	550
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$45,740	$38,703	250
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$45,680	$38,655	340
Motorcycle Mechanic	$45,500	$38,512	220
Customer Service Representative	$45,150	$38,232	2,410
Other Counselor	$45,060	$38,160	70
Library Assistant	$44,800	$37,953	180
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$44,790	$37,945	80
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$44,720	$37,889	1,530
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$44,510	$37,721	4,250
Tour and Travel Guide	$44,210	$37,482	1,660
Sewing Machine Operator	$43,850	$37,194	40
Advertising Sales Agent	$43,840	$37,186	230
News Reporter and Journalist	$43,820	$37,170	90
Other Production Worker	$43,560	$36,963	100
Counter and Rental Clerk	$43,450	$36,875	660
Tire Repairer and Changer	$43,330	$36,779	450
Production Helper	$42,530	$36,140	280
Other Transportation Worker	$42,360	$36,004	190
Bicycle Repairer	$42,330	$35,981	–
Courier and Messenger	$41,720	$35,493	160
Hand Packer and Packager	$41,670	$35,453	560
Craft Artist	$41,600	$35,398	–
Automotive Service Attendant	$41,590	$35,390	280
Skincare Specialist	$41,240	$35,110	120
Coach and Scout	$41,170	$35,054	350
Data Entry Keyer	$40,700	$34,679	160
Janitor	$40,510	$34,527	5,200
Stocker and Order Filler	$40,310	$34,368	6,770
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$40,210	$34,288	620
Restaurant Cook	$40,140	$34,232	2,350
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$39,800	$33,960	960
Home Health Aide	$39,740	$33,912	6,530
Baker	$39,710	$33,888	430
Orderly	$39,410	$33,649	70
Carpenter Helper	$39,210	$33,489	90
Photographer	$39,190	$33,473	50
Food Batchmaker	$39,030	$33,345	100
Film and Video Editor	$38,800	$33,162	30
Other Gambling Service Worker	$38,730	$33,106	700
Packaging Machine Operator	$38,730	$33,106	260
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$38,090	$32,595	430
Short Order Cook	$37,780	$32,347	330
Switchboard Operator	$37,690	$32,275	–
Order Clerk	$37,590	$32,196	70
Recreation Worker	$37,510	$32,132	630
Hotel Desk Clerk	$37,500	$32,124	820
Maid and Housekeeper	$37,370	$32,020	2,440
Retail Salesperson	$37,290	$31,956	7,890
Teaching Assistant	$37,190	$31,876	3,810
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$37,180	$31,868	970
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$36,780	$31,549	120
Animal Caretaker	$36,640	$31,437	550
Parking Attendant	$36,580	$31,389	90
Veterinary Assistant	$36,490	$31,317	130
Childcare Worker	$36,200	$31,086	1,340
Cashier	$36,130	$31,030	5,810
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$36,050	$30,966	750
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$35,790	$30,758	70
Food Preparation Worker	$35,720	$30,702	2,800
Animal Trainer	$34,900	$30,048	50
Usher and Ticket Taker	$34,680	$29,872	180
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$34,540	$29,760	340
School Bus Monitor	$33,990	$29,321	260
Fast Food Cook	$33,960	$29,297	2,250
Dishwasher	$33,890	$29,241	1,300
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$33,280	$28,754	5,900
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$32,150	$27,852	70
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$32,150	$27,852	330
Bartender	$30,460	$26,502	2,280
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$30,210	$26,303	740
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$27,040	$23,742	860
Locker Room Attendant	$26,350	$23,177	150
Waiter and Waitress	$26,310	$23,145	3,830

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Alaska median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Questions about pay in Alaska

What is the highest-paying job in Alaska?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 4 jobs in Alaska, such as anesthesiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, emergency medicine physician pays most: $452,620, or $310,522 after tax.

What is the most common job in Alaska?

Retail Salesperson: about 7,890 people in Alaska, with a median of $37,290.

How much do you take home on the median Alaska salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Alaska is $61,000 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $50,923 a year after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

Which job pays more in Alaska than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Alaska, oil and gas service unit operator pays furthest above its US median: $106,480 here, 83% more than the national $58,160.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Alaska. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.