AKNo state income taxAvg COL: 1332 cities tracked
Alaska Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 2 cities in Alaska. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
2
Avg COL index
133
State income tax
None ✓
Total population
324K
Top paying jobs in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $358K | $512K | $704K | $896K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $384K | $499K | $614K | $742K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $371K | $486K | $602K | $717K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $358K | $486K | $640K | $832K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $347K | $453K | $580K | $738K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $316K | $415K | $539K | $694K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $305K | $403K | $526K | $679K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $304K | $399K | $518K | $667K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $295K | $387K | $506K | $655K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $285K | $370K | $471K | $601K | +6% |
Cities in Alaska
Accounting salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $260K | $341K | $440K | $558K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $205K | $267K | $341K | $434K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $161K | $208K | $267K | $335K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $93K | $126K | $171K | $217K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $81K | $109K | $146K | $192K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $72K | $97K | $130K | $174K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $68K | $93K | $124K | $167K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $56K | $74K | $97K | $122K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $123K | $165K | $219K | $285K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $78K | $106K | $144K | $194K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $81K | $106K | $140K | $185K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $73K | $98K | $131K | $175K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $69K | $94K | $128K | $173K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $69K | $90K | $123K | $169K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $65K | $88K | $119K | $160K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $148K | $194K | $250K | $325K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $98K | $131K | $173K | $223K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $90K | $119K | $160K | $210K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $90K | $119K | $156K | $200K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $81K | $110K | $148K | $194K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $73K | $98K | $131K | $175K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $69K | $94K | $128K | $173K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $213K | $279K | $360K | $465K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $167K | $217K | $279K | $360K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $105K | $149K | $217K | $310K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $89K | $122K | $167K | $223K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $81K | $118K | $180K | $260K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $72K | $97K | $126K | $164K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $64K | $93K | $134K | $192K | +2% |
Business salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $305K | $403K | $526K | $679K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $264K | $354K | $465K | $603K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $258K | $342K | $445K | $576K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $244K | $322K | $421K | $547K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $191K | $289K | $467K | $763K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $203K | $273K | $363K | $480K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $178K | $258K | $379K | $566K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $178K | $258K | $394K | $590K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $182K | $240K | $310K | $400K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $145K | $194K | $258K | $342K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $133K | $175K | $228K | $293K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $129K | $170K | $219K | $280K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $98K | $141K | $199K | $277K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $96K | $135K | $187K | $246K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $92K | $133K | $187K | $258K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $96K | $133K | $172K | $219K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $96K | $133K | $175K | $224K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $89K | $129K | $187K | $264K | +3.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $92K | $128K | $172K | $221K | +2.9% |
| Brand Manager | $89K | $121K | $162K | $212K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $84K | $121K | $166K | $221K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $89K | $121K | $162K | $209K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $84K | $117K | $157K | $207K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $84K | $117K | $160K | $212K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $76K | $105K | $138K | $178K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $68K | $96K | $138K | $199K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $68K | $92K | $123K | $160K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $64K | $84K | $108K | $138K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $59K | $80K | $108K | $148K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $59K | $80K | $108K | $145K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $52K | $69K | $92K | $123K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $52K | $69K | $89K | $113K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $178K | $240K | $317K | $418K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $117K | $157K | $207K | $273K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $68K | $92K | $123K | $166K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $64K | $89K | $121K | $162K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $64K | $89K | $121K | $162K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $55K | $76K | $101K | $133K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $47K | $64K | $84K | $108K | +18% |
| Budtender | $34K | $44K | $57K | $71K | +14% |
Construction salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $213K | $279K | $362K | $467K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $155K | $204K | $263K | $339K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $103K | $138K | $181K | $237K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $103K | $138K | $181K | $234K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $82K | $110K | $145K | $187K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $82K | $108K | $138K | $178K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $76K | $103K | $134K | $171K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $72K | $95K | $121K | $155K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $68K | $89K | $116K | $151K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $68K | $89K | $116K | $151K | +5% |
| Plumber | $68K | $89K | $118K | $155K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $63K | $82K | $105K | $134K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $63K | $82K | $105K | $134K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $63K | $82K | $108K | $142K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $55K | $74K | $97K | $125K | +4% |
| Welder | $50K | $66K | $84K | $108K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $98K | $134K | $174K | $222K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $86K | $120K | $162K | $214K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $62K | $86K | $118K | $162K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $58K | $82K | $118K | $174K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $58K | $82K | $114K | $162K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $54K | $74K | $102K | $138K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $46K | $74K | $126K | $222K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $54K | $72K | $98K | $132K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $50K | $70K | $94K | $122K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $50K | $70K | $96K | $130K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $46K | $62K | $86K | $122K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $38K | $55K | $82K | $120K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $242K | $310K | $397K | $508K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $223K | $298K | $384K | $496K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $192K | $242K | $304K | $378K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $174K | $217K | $267K | $329K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $155K | $201K | $248K | $308K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $143K | $184K | $229K | $285K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $109K | $143K | $184K | $229K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $93K | $122K | $159K | $201K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $72K | $97K | $126K | $161K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $358K | $512K | $704K | $896K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $256K | $358K | $486K | $640K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $230K | $326K | $448K | $589K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $79K | $102K | $125K | $151K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $58K | $77K | $100K | $125K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $45K | $56K | $70K | $87K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $101K | $125K | $154K | $187K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $89K | $117K | $150K | $191K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $80K | $111K | $160K | $234K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $71K | $93K | $121K | $154K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $68K | $89K | $113K | $145K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $59K | $80K | $103K | $133K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $55K | $76K | $101K | $129K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $59K | $76K | $98K | $123K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $59K | $76K | $98K | $123K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $49K | $64K | $84K | $106K | +3% |
Energy salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $141K | $189K | $246K | $317K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $100K | $134K | $177K | $224K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $79K | $109K | $143K | $186K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $61K | $77K | $97K | $125K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $54K | $67K | $87K | $113K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $138K | $181K | $235K | $300K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $119K | $156K | $198K | $248K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $113K | $153K | $198K | $248K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $100K | $135K | $175K | $223K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $98K | $131K | $170K | $213K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $98K | $130K | $168K | $210K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $90K | $123K | $160K | $203K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $90K | $123K | $160K | $203K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $90K | $123K | $160K | $203K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $90K | $120K | $155K | $198K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $90K | $120K | $155K | $194K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $88K | $119K | $153K | $194K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $85K | $115K | $150K | $190K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $88K | $115K | $150K | $190K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $85K | $113K | $148K | $188K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $85K | $113K | $148K | $188K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $81K | $110K | $144K | $185K | +3% |
Finance salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $217K | $310K | $446K | $645K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $149K | $223K | $347K | $558K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $155K | $213K | $285K | $397K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $143K | $205K | $298K | $471K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $143K | $201K | $279K | $397K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $136K | $196K | $279K | $434K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $130K | $174K | $226K | $291K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $118K | $167K | $229K | $322K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $118K | $159K | $205K | $260K | +3% |
| Actuary | $118K | $155K | $201K | $254K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $89K | $122K | $161K | $213K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $72K | $118K | $184K | $285K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $84K | $118K | $161K | $223K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $84K | $114K | $151K | $196K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $77K | $102K | $129K | $161K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $68K | $97K | $130K | $174K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $72K | $97K | $126K | $164K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $60K | $89K | $134K | $201K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $64K | $87K | $114K | $149K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $47K | $60K | $74K | $94K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $217K | $291K | $384K | $508K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $159K | $208K | $270K | $353K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $102K | $139K | $186K | $246K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $97K | $130K | $174K | $226K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $89K | $122K | $164K | $217K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $72K | $102K | $139K | $188K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $56K | $81K | $114K | $167K | +18% |
Government salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $86K | $116K | $152K | $196K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $78K | $104K | $133K | $171K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $70K | $104K | $145K | $196K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $76K | $101K | $129K | $164K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $73K | $99K | $129K | $167K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $61K | $82K | $111K | $145K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $53K | $73K | $99K | $129K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $51K | $70K | $91K | $116K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $384K | $499K | $614K | $742K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $371K | $486K | $602K | $717K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $358K | $486K | $640K | $832K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $250K | $317K | $410K | $538K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $250K | $317K | $397K | $512K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $189K | $230K | $288K | $371K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $143K | $177K | $215K | $269K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $151K | $169K | $189K | $211K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $138K | $166K | $198K | $237K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128K | $155K | $186K | $224K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $92K | $133K | $179K | $237K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $100K | $125K | $156K | $192K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $92K | $122K | $160K | $207K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $96K | $122K | $147K | $179K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $92K | $115K | $141K | $173K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $92K | $115K | $141K | $169K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $87K | $109K | $134K | $164K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $83K | $105K | $133K | $166K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $74K | $92K | $115K | $143K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $67K | $87K | $110K | $138K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $58K | $74K | $92K | $115K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $54K | $72K | $92K | $115K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $54K | $70K | $90K | $113K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $49K | $64K | $83K | $105K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $63K | $87K | $119K | $164K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $63K | $83K | $112K | $156K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $51K | $70K | $100K | $140K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $51K | $68K | $90K | $119K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $43K | $56K | $75K | $103K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $196K | $254K | $329K | $422K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $146K | $192K | $248K | $316K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $102K | $136K | $180K | $233K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $72K | $97K | $130K | $171K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $56K | $77K | $102K | $130K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $47K | $72K | $109K | $161K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $167K | $229K | $308K | $422K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $143K | $217K | $347K | $558K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $124K | $180K | $246K | $329K | +5% |
| Judge | $118K | $167K | $226K | $298K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $118K | $161K | $211K | $273K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $97K | $159K | $258K | $434K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $52K | $69K | $92K | $118K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $264K | $344K | $449K | $572K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $215K | $280K | $363K | $467K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $182K | $236K | $305K | $387K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $145K | $191K | $246K | $317K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $108K | $145K | $191K | $244K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $89K | $121K | $162K | $209K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $76K | $105K | $141K | $182K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $71K | $96K | $129K | $170K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $64K | $86K | $117K | $154K | +6% |
Media salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $178K | $234K | $306K | $402K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $118K | $158K | $210K | $274K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $50K | $78K | $126K | $210K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $54K | $74K | $106K | $146K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $50K | $74K | $106K | $150K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $46K | $70K | $118K | $222K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $46K | $66K | $98K | $154K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $42K | $58K | $82K | $118K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $113K | $151K | $198K | $256K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $113K | $151K | $202K | $269K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $67K | $87K | $113K | $147K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $61K | $79K | $105K | $138K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $54K | $74K | $100K | $131K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $54K | $72K | $95K | $125K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $49K | $64K | $83K | $109K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $74K | $102K | $142K | $198K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $62K | $84K | $114K | $156K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $58K | $74K | $96K | $122K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $46K | $60K | $77K | $98K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $46K | $60K | $78K | $101K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $73K | $126K | $215K | $366K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $82K | $117K | $160K | $215K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $69K | $96K | $130K | $176K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $64K | $86K | $117K | $157K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $51K | $82K | $140K | $239K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $89K | $126K | $174K | $238K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $77K | $105K | $143K | $188K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $64K | $89K | $122K | $161K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $52K | $77K | $114K | $171K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $52K | $72K | $97K | $130K | +2% |
Science salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $131K | $178K | $228K | $285K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $98K | $140K | $190K | $250K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $90K | $123K | $165K | $219K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $85K | $113K | $148K | $190K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $78K | $110K | $153K | $203K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $78K | $110K | $148K | $194K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $81K | $110K | $144K | $185K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $73K | $100K | $135K | $178K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $69K | $98K | $131K | $175K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $69K | $95K | $125K | $165K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $60K | $78K | $100K | $128K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $178K | $240K | $326K | $449K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $55K | $96K | $178K | $369K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $64K | $86K | $117K | $157K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $59K | $80K | $108K | $145K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $52K | $68K | $89K | $113K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $47K | $68K | $96K | $141K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $43K | $62K | $89K | $133K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $39K | $55K | $80K | $117K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $264K | $351K | $455K | $584K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $203K | $264K | $342K | $437K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $145K | $191K | $246K | $314K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $96K | $129K | $170K | $215K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $76K | $101K | $133K | $170K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $71K | $96K | $125K | $162K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $68K | $89K | $117K | $150K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $52K | $76K | $108K | $154K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $347K | $453K | $580K | $738K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $316K | $415K | $539K | $694K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $304K | $399K | $518K | $667K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $295K | $387K | $506K | $655K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $285K | $370K | $471K | $601K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $260K | $337K | $434K | $556K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $248K | $320K | $407K | $518K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $242K | $316K | $412K | $531K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $208K | $267K | $337K | $428K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $201K | $258K | $329K | $419K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $184K | $238K | $308K | $394K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $161K | $217K | $279K | $360K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $161K | $211K | $267K | $329K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $155K | $208K | $267K | $341K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $155K | $208K | $267K | $337K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $149K | $201K | $258K | $329K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $149K | $196K | $248K | $310K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $143K | $188K | $242K | $304K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $143K | $188K | $238K | $295K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $136K | $186K | $242K | $310K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $136K | $184K | $236K | $298K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $130K | $174K | $221K | $267K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $124K | $171K | $217K | $273K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $124K | $167K | $213K | $267K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $122K | $164K | $208K | $260K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $118K | $161K | $205K | $260K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $112K | $155K | $198K | $248K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $112K | $155K | $201K | $254K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $109K | $149K | $192K | $242K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $112K | $149K | $192K | $242K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $109K | $146K | $188K | $242K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $105K | $143K | $184K | $229K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $105K | $143K | $186K | $236K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $109K | $143K | $180K | $223K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $105K | $139K | $176K | $221K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $102K | $139K | $180K | $229K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $97K | $130K | $167K | $211K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $93K | $124K | $161K | $205K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $89K | $123K | $161K | $205K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $89K | $122K | $164K | $213K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $87K | $118K | $155K | $196K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $77K | $107K | $139K | $176K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $74K | $102K | $134K | $174K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $72K | $98K | $126K | $161K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $52K | $72K | $94K | $122K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $133K | $202K | $297K | $417K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $91K | $124K | $164K | $213K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $78K | $104K | $137K | $177K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $73K | $99K | $129K | $167K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $53K | $66K | $86K | $111K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Alaska
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $179K | $243K | $326K | $435K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $113K | $154K | $211K | $282K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $96K | $131K | $177K | $233K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $61K | $83K | $109K | $138K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $58K | $79K | $109K | $147K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $41K | $54K | $69K | $87K | +6.5% |
How far does your Alaska salary go?
Alaska has an average COL index of 133. Combined with no state income tax, workers keep significantly more of every dollar earned.
Try COL Calculator →Alaska Salary Overview (2026)
Alaska has 2 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 324K. Average COL index: 133 vs US baseline of 100 — costs above national average.
Alaska has no state income tax — workers keep 3–9% more than peers in CA, NY, or IL.
All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for Alaska regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.