How much does a cook make in Alaska?
$40,140a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Alaska. That is $19.30 an hour or $3,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.30
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,230Median: $40,140Highest 10%: $46,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,230 | $17.42 | |
| 25th | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| Median | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| 75th | $44,110 | $21.21 | |
| 90th | $46,800 | $22.50 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fairbanks, AK | $40,150 |
| Anchorage, AK | $40,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 9. Oregon | $43,100 |
| 10. Colorado | $41,600 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $40,200 |
| 12. Alaska | $40,140 |
| 13. Connecticut | $39,480 |
| 14. Arizona | $38,670 |
| 15. Nevada | $38,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $19.30 ($40,140 a year).
Do cooks make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $40,140 against $37,390 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Alaska rank for cook pay?
Alaska ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Alaska pays cooks the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $40,150 a year.
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.