How much does a teacher and instructor make in Alaska?
$76,000a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Alaska. That is $36.54 an hour or $6,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.54
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,980Median: $76,000Highest 10%: $116,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,980 | $22.59 | |
| 25th | $55,180 | $26.53 | |
| Median | $76,000 | $36.54 | |
| 75th | $94,740 | $45.55 | |
| 90th | $116,800 | $56.13 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $83,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 11. Hawaii | $77,360 |
| 12. Illinois | $76,450 |
| 13. Colorado | $76,380 |
| 14. Alaska | $76,000 |
| 15. New Jersey | $73,590 |
| 16. Oklahoma | $73,320 |
| 17. Delaware | $67,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $36.54 ($76,000 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $76,000 against $66,140 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Alaska rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Alaska ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Alaska pays teacher and instructors the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $83,780 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.