How much does a middle school teacher make in Alaska?
$78,940a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Alaska. That is $37.95 an hour or $6,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.95
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,630Median: $78,940Highest 10%: $97,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,630 | $30.11 | |
| 25th | $76,170 | $36.62 | |
| Median | $78,940 | $37.95 | |
| 75th | $96,300 | $46.30 | |
| 90th | $97,110 | $46.69 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $78,940 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $78,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 6. Massachusetts | $89,450 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $79,900 |
| 8. Utah | $79,180 |
| 9. Alaska | $78,940 |
| 10. New Jersey | $78,770 |
| 11. Maryland | $78,510 |
| 12. Oregon | $78,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $37.95 ($78,940 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $78,940 against $64,370 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Alaska rank for middle school teacher pay?
Alaska ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Alaska pays middle school teachers the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $78,940 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.