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Anchorage, AK 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 below the national median ($21.08/hr vs $26/hr national)

Anchorage, AK job market overview (June 2026)

The Anchorage, AK job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 696 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and retail associate, 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 retail associate.
  • 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
Registered Nurse34——
Retail Associate33—$21/hr n=5
Cook / Kitchen32——
Store Supervisor / Manager28$111k n=3—
Crew / Cashier28——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time38—$21.08/hr n=10
Full-time15$111k n=3$21.08/hr n=3
Temporary8——
Contract6——
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail309$111k n=3$21.08/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants201——
Healthcare186——
Professional Services89——
Consumer Goods73—$21.08/hr n=13

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse34
  • Retail Associate33
  • Cook / Kitchen32
  • Store Supervisor / Manager28
  • Crew / Cashier28
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist20

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses10
  • Managers, All Other9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • Medical Assistants6
  • Nurse Practitioners6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail309
  • Food Service / Restaurants201
  • Healthcare186
  • Professional Services89
  • Consumer Goods73
  • Transportation & Logistics17

Employment mix

  • Unspecified625 · 90%
  • Part-time38 · 5%
  • Full-time15 · 2%
  • Temporary8 · 1%
  • Contract6 · 1%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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