How much does an area make in Alaska?
$81,700a year
Median yearly pay for areas in Alaska. That is $39.28 an hour or $6,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.28
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,620Median: $81,700Highest 10%: $104,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,620 | $35.39 | |
| 25th | $81,470 | $39.17 | |
| Median | $81,700 | $39.28 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.64 | |
| 90th | $104,200 | $50.12 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 15. Virginia | $85,960 |
| 16. Indiana | $84,970 |
| 17. Utah | $82,990 |
| 18. Alaska | $81,700 |
| 19. Minnesota | $81,580 |
| 20. Washington | $81,410 |
| 21. Oregon | $80,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $39.28 ($81,700 a year).
Do areas make more in Alaska than the national average?
No: $81,700 against $85,020 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Alaska rank for area pay?
Alaska ranks 18 of 37 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.