Median DOL Salary
$93,430
Total DOL Filings
995
Companies Hiring
292
Cost of Living Index
125.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Anchorage, AK$93,430
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Anchorage, AK is 53.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Anchorage
Highest-Paying Occupations in Anchorage
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $200,000 | +62.9% | 5 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,537 | +12% | 7 |
| Dentists, General | $168,000 | -27.2% | 10 |
| General and Operations Managers | $144,872 | +20.3% | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,485 | -2.6% | 6 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $129,197 | -35.6% | 26 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,613 | -4.7% | 7 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $119,550 | +12.9% | 26 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $108,279 | -1% | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $105,040 | -3.4% | 8 |
| Cost Estimators | $97,773 | +43.1% | 16 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $93,000 | -1.6% | 8 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | -15.2% | 11 |
| Management Analysts | $81,475 | -22.2% | 18 |
| Civil Engineers | $74,890 | -30.2% | 14 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $65,728 | -46.1% | 8 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $58,331 | -23.5% | 15 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $57,650 | -29.7% | 36 |
| Food Service Managers | $50,000 | -39.3% | 8 |
| Lodging Managers | $44,034 | -38.7% | 18 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Alaska
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Alaska.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $230,830 | 260 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $226,490 | 1,620 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $200,750 | 310 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $168,880 | 140 |
| Chief Executives | $168,680 | 910 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $168,040 | 170 |
| Optometrists | $165,830 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $163,200 | 510 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,290 | 730 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $147,190 | 120 |
Salary Trend in Anchorage, AK
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Anchorage, AK has a cost of living index of 125.0, which is 25% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $80,000 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $200,000 | $160,000 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,537 | $136,430 |
| Dentists, General | $168,000 | $134,400 |
| General and Operations Managers | $144,872 | $115,898 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,485 | $110,788 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Anchorage, AK stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Anchorage, AK
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.