Alaska has no state income tax — saving workers $2,000–$6,000/year vs high-tax states. The highest paying profession in Alaska is Surgeon at $457,900/year. Select any profession below for a full city, experience and take-home pay breakdown.
The table below shows median annual salaries for 50+ professions in Alaska, ranked from highest to lowest. All figures are sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 release, refreshed for 2026. Click any profession for a full breakdown including city-level data, experience levels and a take-home pay calculator.
| Profession | Category | Annual Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | Healthcare | $457,900 | $220.14 |
| Pilot | Transport | $259,550 | $124.78 |
| Software Developer | Technology | $171,950 | $82.67 |
| Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $169,050 | $81.27 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $161,200 | $77.50 |
| Financial Advisor | Finance | $129,450 | $62.24 |
| Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $127,050 | $61.08 |
| Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $125,300 | $60.24 |
| Network Administrator | Technology | $120,650 | $58.00 |
| Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $105,800 | $50.87 |
| Accountant | Finance | $103,850 | $49.93 |
| Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $100,900 | $48.51 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Healthcare | $90,600 | $43.56 |
| Police Officer | Public Safety | $89,900 | $43.22 |
| Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | $89,550 | $43.05 |
| Plumber | Trades | $82,600 | $39.71 |
| School Counselor | Education | $82,450 | $39.64 |
| Teacher | Education | $80,350 | $38.63 |
| Electrician | Trades | $80,050 | $38.49 |
| Librarian | Education | $79,550 | $38.25 |
| Court Reporter | Legal | $79,400 | $38.17 |
| Paralegal | Legal | $76,950 | $37.00 |
| HVAC Technician | Trades | $74,500 | $35.82 |
| Real Estate Agent | Business | $73,600 | $35.38 |
| Firefighter | Public Safety | $73,200 | $35.19 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Trades | $73,150 | $35.17 |
| Truck Driver | Transport | $70,600 | $33.94 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Healthcare | $70,450 | $33.87 |
| Carpenter | Trades | $69,450 | $33.39 |
| Correctional Officer | Public Safety | $68,750 | $33.05 |
| Social Worker | Social Services | $67,300 | $32.36 |
| Mason | Trades | $65,500 | $31.49 |
| Roofer | Trades | $65,050 | $31.27 |
| Paramedic | Public Safety | $64,850 | $31.18 |
| Solar Installer | Trades | $62,250 | $29.93 |
| Bookkeeper | Business | $61,500 | $29.57 |
| Welder | Trades | $61,100 | $29.38 |
| Dispatcher | Transport | $60,950 | $29.30 |
| Painter | Trades | $60,900 | $29.28 |
| Bus Driver | Transport | $59,500 | $28.61 |
| Delivery Driver | Transport | $55,650 | $26.75 |
| Dental Assistant | Healthcare | $55,650 | $26.75 |
| Medical Assistant | Healthcare | $52,900 | $25.43 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Healthcare | $52,400 | $25.19 |
| Veterinary Technician | Healthcare | $50,500 | $24.28 |
| EMT | Public Safety | $50,450 | $24.25 |
| Cosmetologist | Personal Services | $43,450 | $20.89 |
| Teaching Assistant | Education | $40,850 | $19.64 |