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Wages by occupation in Anchorage, AK
In Anchorage, AK, the median annual wage across all occupations was $59,060 in May 2024, with 174,740 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Anchorage, AK, the median annual wage across all occupations was $59,060 in May 2024, with 174,740 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $233,910 for Dentists, General, the lowest $24,400 for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall. The largest occupation by headcount is Retail Salespersons with 4,700 jobs at a median of $36,980. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 140 | $233,910 | $45,830 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 53-2011 | 1,540 | $226,490 | $57,690 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Petroleum Engineers 17-2171 | 220 | $205,380 | $113,880 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 470 | $170,710 | $74,880 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 130 | $166,350 | $98,990 | $212,750 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 100 | $164,220 | $82,000 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 310 | $163,200 | $78,370 | $183,890 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 40 | $162,980 | $43,000 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 490 | $159,450 | $111,120 | $213,570 | evidence → |
| Air Traffic Controllers 53-2021 | 280 | $157,160 | $60,400 | $206,380 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 350 | $145,140 | $78,130 | $208,000 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 33-1012 | 110 | $143,520 | $98,320 | $191,880 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 460 | $136,960 | $80,900 | $185,300 | evidence → |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 49-2095 | 40 | $136,420 | $102,440 | $139,830 | evidence → |
| Construction Managers 11-9021 | 780 | $136,400 | $100,440 | $233,680 | evidence → |
| Computer Hardware Engineers 17-2061 | 40 | $136,080 | $94,090 | $176,230 | evidence → |
| Engineers, All Other 17-2199 | 150 | $132,370 | $82,290 | $179,180 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 490 | $131,250 | $84,360 | $199,770 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 370 | $130,740 | $95,310 | $178,920 | evidence → |
| Nurse Midwives 29-1161 | 50 | $130,030 | $108,190 | $179,930 | evidence → |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 400 | $129,990 | $75,040 | $159,970 | evidence → |
| Dental Hygienists 29-1292 | 460 | $129,780 | $58,330 | $134,750 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 720 | $128,530 | $83,220 | $191,800 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 1,000 | $128,290 | $74,860 | $191,880 | evidence → |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 11-9032 | 350 | $127,630 | $108,040 | $127,930 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 1,210 | $125,360 | $81,970 | $204,150 | evidence → |
| Economists 19-3011 | — | $124,590 | $67,720 | $213,110 | evidence → |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators 33-3021 | 90 | $124,400 | $73,410 | $184,950 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 80 | $124,250 | $73,800 | $166,920 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 270 | $123,870 | $78,320 | $190,170 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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