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Anchorage, AK Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+145 this week — 197 added vs 52 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (31% 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 608 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate 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 retail associate and cook / kitchen.
  • 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
Cook / Kitchen29——
Crew / Cashier26——
Store Supervisor / Manager24$111k n=3—
Registered Nurse20——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time50—$21.08/hr n=10
Full-time20—$23.76/hr n=5
Contract15——
Temporary9——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail341$110k n=5$21.08/hr n=15
Food Service / Restaurants175$30k n=3—
Healthcare170——
Consumer Goods79—$21.08/hr n=15
Transportation & Logistics18——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate38
  • Cook / Kitchen29
  • Crew / Cashier26
  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • Registered Nurse20
  • Pharmacy18

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

  • Retail341
  • Food Service / Restaurants175
  • Healthcare170
  • Consumer Goods79
  • Transportation & Logistics18
  • Professional Services7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified511 · 84%
  • Part-time50 · 8%
  • Full-time20 · 3%
  • Contract15 · 2%
  • Temporary9 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 0%

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