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Anchorage, AK Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+176 this week — 219 added vs 43 removed)
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (29% open 30+ days)

Anchorage, AK job market overview (May 2026)

The Anchorage, AK job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 643 active job postings tracked here, 29% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Anchorage, AK job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Anchorage, AK.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate38—$21/hr n=6
Store Supervisor / Manager32$111k n=3—
Cook / Kitchen29——
Crew / Cashier28——
Registered Nurse20——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time48—$21.08/hr n=10
Full-time19—$23.76/hr n=5
Contract16——
Temporary9——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail349$111k n=3$21.08/hr n=15
Food Service / Restaurants207——
Healthcare174——
Consumer Goods80—$21.08/hr n=15
Transportation & Logistics18——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate38
  • Store Supervisor / Manager32
  • Cook / Kitchen29
  • Crew / Cashier28
  • Registered Nurse20
  • Pharmacy19

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other22
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • Retail Salespersons12
  • Registered Nurses12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers10

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail349
  • Food Service / Restaurants207
  • Healthcare174
  • Consumer Goods80
  • Transportation & Logistics18
  • Professional Services7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified548 · 85%
  • Part-time48 · 7%
  • Full-time19 · 3%
  • Contract16 · 2%
  • Temporary9 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 0%

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