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Alaska Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+228 this week — 310 added vs 82 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($102k vs $138k national)

Alaska job market overview (May 2026)

The Alaska job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 985 active job postings tracked here, 37% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and cook / kitchen, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Alaska job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Alaska.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier62——
Cook / Kitchen48——
Retail Associate45—$21/hr n=6
Store Supervisor / Manager43$111k n=3—
Restaurant Manager / GM42——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time46—$21.08/hr n=10
Full-time31$111k n=10$23.76/hr n=5
Temporary20——
Contract11$70k n=3—
Intern5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail568$103k n=4$21.08/hr n=15
Food Service / Restaurants380——
Healthcare228——
Consumer Goods109—$21.08/hr n=15
Transportation & Logistics19$71k n=11—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier62
  • Cook / Kitchen48
  • Retail Associate45
  • Store Supervisor / Manager43
  • Restaurant Manager / GM42
  • Pharmacy33

Top occupations (SOC)

  • General and Operations Managers29
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers25
  • Registered Nurses25
  • Managers, All Other24
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers23
  • Retail Salespersons14

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail568
  • Food Service / Restaurants380
  • Healthcare228
  • Consumer Goods109
  • Transportation & Logistics19
  • Manufacturing12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified872 · 89%
  • Part-time46 · 5%
  • Full-time31 · 3%
  • Temporary20 · 2%
  • Contract11 · 1%
  • Intern5 · 1%

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