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Alaska Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($63/hr vs $26/hr national)

Alaska job market overview (June 2026)

The Alaska job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,121 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in registered nurse and crew / cashier.
  • 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
Registered Nurse61—$63/hr n=18
Crew / Cashier59——
Store Supervisor / Manager49$111k n=3—
Cook / Kitchen48——
Restaurant Manager / GM41——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Temporary67—$64/hr n=44
Part-time43—$21.08/hr n=11
Full-time37$110k n=13$32/hr n=8
Contract10——
Intern8——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail519$95k n=5$21.08/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants384——
Healthcare318—$63/hr n=52
Professional Services135—$63/hr n=52
Consumer Goods103—$21.08/hr n=13

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse61
  • Crew / Cashier59
  • Store Supervisor / Manager49
  • Cook / Kitchen48
  • Restaurant Manager / GM41
  • Pharmacy40

Top occupations (SOC)

  • General and Operations Managers27
  • Registered Nurses23
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers20
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers17
  • Managers, All Other14
  • Family Medicine Physicians7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail519
  • Food Service / Restaurants384
  • Healthcare318
  • Professional Services135
  • Consumer Goods103
  • Transportation & Logistics39

Employment mix

  • Unspecified956 · 85%
  • Temporary67 · 6%
  • Part-time43 · 4%
  • Full-time37 · 3%
  • Contract10 · 1%
  • Intern8 · 1%

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