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Alaska Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+261 this week — 312 added vs 51 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($102k vs $138k national)

Alaska job market overview (May 2026)

The Alaska job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 968 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier 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 crew / cashier and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Alaska job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Alaska.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier62——
Cook / Kitchen47——
Retail Associate44—$21/hr n=6
Store Supervisor / Manager40$111k n=3—
Restaurant Manager / GM40——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time45—$21.08/hr n=10
Full-time31$111k n=11$23.76/hr n=5
Temporary19——
Contract11$70k n=3—
Intern5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail553$103k n=4$21.08/hr n=15
Food Service / Restaurants370——
Healthcare224——
Consumer Goods107—$21.08/hr n=15
Transportation & Logistics19$71k n=11—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier62
  • Cook / Kitchen47
  • Retail Associate44
  • Store Supervisor / Manager40
  • Restaurant Manager / GM40
  • Pharmacy31

Top occupations (SOC)

  • General and Operations Managers28
  • Managers, All Other26
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers26
  • Registered Nurses25
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers22
  • Retail Salespersons14

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail553
  • Food Service / Restaurants370
  • Healthcare224
  • Consumer Goods107
  • Transportation & Logistics19
  • Manufacturing13

Employment mix

  • Unspecified857 · 89%
  • Part-time45 · 5%
  • Full-time31 · 3%
  • Temporary19 · 2%
  • Contract11 · 1%
  • Intern5 · 1%

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