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In Alaska:

  • Workers on average earn $52,190.
  • 10% of workers earn $39,170 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $91,520 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $62,470.
  • 10% of workers earn $37,900 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $98,560 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$37,900$48,440$62,470$78,750$98,560
Alaska$39,170$41,390$52,190$73,120$91,520
Alaska nonmetropolitan area$39,750$41,390$55,720$80,490$92,810
Anchorage, AK$37,830$45,340$49,190$68,830$80,100
Fairbanks-College, AK$32,220$40,140$55,130$69,890$77,360

In Alaska:

  • Workers on average earn $25.09 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $18.83 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $44.00 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $30.03 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $18.22 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $47.39 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$18.22$23.29$30.03$37.86$47.39
Alaska$18.83$19.90$25.09$35.16$44.00
Alaska nonmetropolitan area$19.11$19.90$26.79$38.70$44.62
Anchorage, AK$18.19$21.80$23.65$33.09$38.51
Fairbanks-College, AK$15.49$19.30$26.50$33.60$37.19