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Alaska Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+203 this week — 289 added vs 86 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (38% open 30+ days)

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 940 active job postings tracked here, 38% 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 / Cashier59——
Cook / Kitchen46——
Retail Associate45—$21/hr n=6
Restaurant Manager / GM42——
Store Supervisor / Manager37$71k n=4—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time52$21k n=5$21.08/hr n=10
Full-time36$111k n=10$23.76/hr n=5
Temporary19——
Contract12$70k n=3—
Intern5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail548$58k n=10$21.08/hr n=16
Food Service / Restaurants338$21k n=7—
Healthcare224——
Consumer Goods108—$21.08/hr n=15
Transportation & Logistics19$71k n=11—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier59
  • Cook / Kitchen46
  • Retail Associate45
  • Restaurant Manager / GM42
  • Store Supervisor / Manager37
  • Pharmacy32

Top occupations (SOC)

  • General and Operations Managers29
  • Managers, All Other26
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers25
  • Registered Nurses25
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers23
  • Retail Salespersons14

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail548
  • Food Service / Restaurants338
  • Healthcare224
  • Consumer Goods108
  • Transportation & Logistics19
  • Manufacturing14

Employment mix

  • Unspecified816 · 87%
  • Part-time52 · 6%
  • Full-time36 · 4%
  • Temporary19 · 2%
  • Contract12 · 1%
  • Intern5 · 1%

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