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Anchorage, AK Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+180 this week — 211 added vs 31 removed)
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (31% open 30+ days)

Anchorage, AK job market overview (May 2026)

The Anchorage, AK job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 625 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate 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 retail associate and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Anchorage, AK job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Anchorage, AK.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate37—$21/hr n=6
Cook / Kitchen29——
Store Supervisor / Manager27$111k n=3—
Crew / Cashier27——
Registered Nurse20——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time47—$21.08/hr n=10
Full-time18—$23.76/hr n=5
Contract15——
Temporary9——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail339$111k n=3$21.08/hr n=15
Food Service / Restaurants193——
Healthcare171——
Consumer Goods78—$21.08/hr n=15
Transportation & Logistics18——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate37
  • Cook / Kitchen29
  • Store Supervisor / Manager27
  • Crew / Cashier27
  • Registered Nurse20
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead19

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other23
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • Retail Salespersons12
  • Registered Nurses12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers10

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail339
  • Food Service / Restaurants193
  • Healthcare171
  • Consumer Goods78
  • Transportation & Logistics18
  • Professional Services7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified533 · 85%
  • Part-time47 · 8%
  • Full-time18 · 3%
  • Contract15 · 2%
  • Temporary9 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 0%

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