Alaska Wages 35-2014.00 - Cooks, Restaurant Bright Outlook  

In Alaska:

  • Workers on average earn $40,140.
  • 10% of workers earn $36,230 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $46,800 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $37,390.
  • 10% of workers earn $28,700 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $47,900 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$28,700$34,010$37,390$44,620$47,900
Alaska$36,230$36,820$40,140$44,110$46,800
Alaska nonmetropolitan area$29,510$36,530$40,000$45,100$46,710
Anchorage, AK$36,320$36,830$40,140$43,980$47,080
Fairbanks-College, AK$36,240$36,900$40,150$44,060$44,780

In Alaska:

  • Workers on average earn $19.30 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $17.42 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $22.50 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $17.98 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $13.80 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $23.03 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$13.80$16.35$17.98$21.45$23.03
Alaska$17.42$17.70$19.30$21.21$22.50
Alaska nonmetropolitan area$14.19$17.56$19.23$21.68$22.46
Anchorage, AK$17.46$17.71$19.30$21.14$22.64
Fairbanks-College, AK$17.42$17.74$19.30$21.18$21.53