metro Area

Salaries in Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Browse salary data for 361 occupations in the Alaska nonmetropolitan area area. The average median salary across all occupations is $74,003.

Occupations

361

Avg Median Salary

$74,003

Highest Paying

$228,960

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Alaska nonmetropolitan area

All Occupations in Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Dentists, General$228,960100
Family Medicine Physicians$225,810260
Physicians, All Other$224,87070
Petroleum Engineers$174,44080
Architectural and Engineering Managers$165,820110
Pharmacists$162,990150
Chief Executives$160,240340
Industrial Engineers$154,74070
Nurse Practitioners$148,910170
Lawyers$147,160210
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$144,62060
Engineers, All Other$138,34090
Physician Assistants$136,730150
Construction Managers$134,630620
Veterinarians$131,76040
Mechanical Engineers$130,91070
Materials Engineers$130,18030
Dental Hygienists$129,210210
Medical and Health Services Managers$126,760490
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$126,62090
Electrical Engineers$126,25040
Natural Sciences Managers$124,590210
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$124,590110
Environmental Engineers$123,58050
Computer and Information Systems Managers$123,020280
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$122,620460
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$121,21070
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$120,56060
General and Operations Managers$119,9001,910
Financial Managers$119,490620
Civil Engineers$116,680260
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$116,480220
Human Resources Managers$116,230150
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$114,09060
Fundraising Managers$113,52050
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$112,090170
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$111,78040
Purchasing Managers$111,58030
Managers, All Other$111,320580
Computer Occupations, All Other$111,01090
Physical Therapists$110,200140
Project Management Specialists$110,130360
Marketing Managers$109,99080
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$109,520190
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$108,960320
Registered Nurses$108,4701,730
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$107,330110
Facilities Managers$107,140400
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$107,14040
Administrative Services Managers$106,740400
Management Analysts$106,68070
Transportation Inspectors$105,78040
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$105,40040
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$105,24050
Economists$104,90050
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$104,46070
Labor Relations Specialists$104,26030
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$104,18090
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$104,000780
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$101,600160
Biological Scientists, All Other$101,500140
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$101,070100
Industrial Production Managers$100,960260
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$100,680100
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$100,6701,180
Occupational Therapists$100,63070
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$100,0001,110
Software Developers$99,71060
Chiropractors$99,56030
Compliance Officers$99,440230
Social and Community Service Managers$98,850440
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$98,31070
Commercial Pilots$97,710480
Information Security Analysts$97,61040
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$97,420480
Budget Analysts$96,96080
Sales Managers$96,540160
Speech-Language Pathologists$96,10070
Respiratory Therapists$94,55040
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$94,290560
Legal Support Workers, All Other$93,94040
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$93,79060
School Psychologists$93,01040
Air Traffic Controllers$92,890140
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$92,48090
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$91,19040
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$90,960180
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$90,08060
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$89,980170
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$89,830170
Construction and Building Inspectors$89,63070
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$89,420400
Food Service Managers$89,16090
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$87,660400
Anthropologists and Archeologists$87,40040
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$87,40060
Computer Programmers$87,330190
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other$87,27070
Education Administrators, All Other$87,200130
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$86,910100
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86,340280
Surveyors$86,03070
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$85,44070
Financial and Investment Analysts$85,25080
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$85,08090
Dietitians and Nutritionists$84,81030
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84,760470
Accountants and Auditors$84,640820
Electricians$84,400650
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$84,09030
Foresters$83,68040
Rehabilitation Counselors$83,37060
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$83,340N/A
Power Plant Operators$83,090500
Public Relations Managers$83,090120
Conservation Scientists$81,95060
Training and Development Specialists$81,820130
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$81,750140
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$81,390140
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$81,30080
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$81,200530
Crane and Tower Operators$80,90030
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,660290
Technical Writers$80,640N/A
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$80,470290
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$80,35050
Ship Engineers$80,180260
Real Estate Sales Agents$80,13040
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$80,13070
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$79,900650
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$79,750550
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$79,20040
Personal Service Managers, All Other$79,08040
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$79,04040
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$78,450350
Computer Systems Analysts$78,420110
Human Resources Specialists$78,410410
Loan Officers$78,36050
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$78,320280
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,0401,490
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,8901,360
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$77,870170
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$77,51090
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$77,310110
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,2901,500
Surgical Technologists$77,03060
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$76,89030
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$76,86040
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$76,76090
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76,72090
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$76,54060
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$75,82030
Healthcare Social Workers$75,45090
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$75,24080
Advertising Sales Agents$75,02030
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$74,97030
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$74,69060
Computer Network Support Specialists$74,54090
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,520450
Transportation Security Screeners$74,510150
Correctional Officers and Jailers$73,920290
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$73,820220
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$73,57070
Financial Specialists, All Other$73,55030
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73,340240
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$72,800180
Paramedics$72,11070
Property Appraisers and Assessors$71,78050
Data Scientists$71,59050
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$71,590110
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$71,350380
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$71,25090
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$70,820N/A
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$70,810130
Logisticians$70,770140
Millwrights$69,570150
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$68,890280
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$68,380120
Lodging Managers$67,75060
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$67,530210
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$67,390160
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$67,19040
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$67,110130
Airfield Operations Specialists$66,90040
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,8902,080
Firefighters$66,860420
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$66,570100
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$66,29090
Chemical Technicians$65,99070
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$65,95040
Bill and Account Collectors$65,83080
Health Education Specialists$65,43090
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$65,32050
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$65,30050
Curators$65,15050
Carpenters$65,150910
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$64,780N/A
Emergency Medical Technicians$64,780N/A
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64,6301,050
Machinists$64,45070
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64,150690
Museum Technicians and Conservators$63,49040
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$63,48070
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$63,230320
Interpreters and Translators$62,85040
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$62,770N/A
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$62,400190
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62,100110
Public Relations Specialists$61,420240
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$61,36060
Producers and Directors$61,21050
Chefs and Head Cooks$61,160290
Medical Records Specialists$61,080310
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$61,080200
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,050250
Social Workers, All Other$60,880270
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$60,840130
Sailors and Marine Oilers$60,760350
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,600170
Travel Agents$60,220N/A
Light Truck Drivers$59,970190
Real Estate Brokers$59,85040
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$59,60070
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59,26080
Logging Equipment Operators$58,73040
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$58,60080
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58,200100
Insurance Sales Agents$58,08090
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$57,690270
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57,650120
Urban and Regional Planners$57,620100
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$57,550110
Computer User Support Specialists$57,510280
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57,3602,590
Instructional Coordinators$57,330260
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57,220170
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,020240
Public Safety Telecommunicators$57,010250
Construction Laborers$57,0101,140
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$56,910150
Fundraisers$56,50090
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56,350610
Postal Service Clerks$55,720300
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$55,61090
Phlebotomists$55,51040
Protective Service Workers, All Other$55,370310
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$55,060150
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54,810160
Procurement Clerks$54,47070
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54,4501,820
Postal Service Mail Carriers$54,27060
Medical Assistants$54,270570
Bus Drivers, School$54,170200
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$53,51050
Biological Technicians$53,410260
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$53,35080
Self-Enrichment Teachers$53,30080
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$53,250150
Forest and Conservation Technicians$53,140160
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$53,13090
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$52,57030
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,700200
Production Workers, All Other$51,61070
Dental Assistants$51,520350
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$50,8001,150
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$50,71040
Pharmacy Technicians$50,630270
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50,510570
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50,470970
Legislators$50,400N/A
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49,750310
Transportation Workers, All Other$49,520100
Security Guards$49,400760
Customer Service Representatives$48,980590
Hoist and Winch Operators$48,93030
Material Moving Workers, All Other$48,87070
Helpers--Extraction Workers$48,830150
Nursing Assistants$48,510620
Library Technicians$48,50060
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$48,46040
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$48,450320
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$48,080740
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$48,080270
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48,040170
Medical Equipment Preparers$47,89030
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,710870
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$47,620N/A
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$47,380190
Cargo and Freight Agents$47,250150
Community Health Workers$47,240260
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,1502,020
Clergy$47,09050
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$47,020150
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$46,950190
Social and Human Service Assistants$46,940420
Office Clerks, General$46,9101,120
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$46,840160
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$46,620460
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46,610200
Library Assistants, Clerical$46,540150
Billing and Posting Clerks$46,530100
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46,200100
Parts Salespersons$46,140110
Tour and Travel Guides$45,920860
Residential Advisors$45,740280
Tellers$45,350310
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$45,34040
File Clerks$44,84090
Tutors$44,61080
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$44,52050
Butchers and Meat Cutters$44,310110
Driver/Sales Workers$44,130140
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$44,01050
Tire Repairers and Changers$43,120120
Cooks, All Other$42,94030
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$42,9401,360
Counter and Rental Clerks$42,780140
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$42,550260
Receptionists and Information Clerks$42,460480
Floral Designers$42,44030
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,100110
Recreation Workers$41,830180
Motorcycle Mechanics$41,66040
Helpers--Carpenters$41,05040
Cooks, Short Order$40,330130
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,06050
Helpers--Production Workers$40,04050
Food Batchmakers$39,82060
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39,620260
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39,100N/A
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$39,080180
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39,0001,650
Order Clerks$38,30030
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,7101,850
Cooks, Restaurant$37,370740
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37,36080
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37,0801,130
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,080130
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,0701,000
Food Preparation Workers$36,8501,020
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36,830270
Bakers$36,830130
Gambling Service Workers, All Other$36,760660
Retail Salespersons$36,6001,990
Coaches and Scouts$35,990110
Animal Caretakers$35,870120
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,82030
Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,360230
Childcare Workers$35,250410
Cashiers$35,1302,460
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,9502,170
Dishwashers$34,370300
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33,10050
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$31,830170
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31,320170
Cooks, Fast Food$30,030400
Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,3401,400
Bartenders$28,890650
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$26,830240
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,14090
Waiters and Waitresses$25,2001,130