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Fairbanks, AK Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+18 this week — 18 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 34% from the last 14 days)

Fairbanks, AK job market overview (May 2026)

The Fairbanks, AK job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 152 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Fairbanks, AK job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Retail Associate6
  • Food Service5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail114
  • Food Service / Restaurants75
  • Consumer Goods24
  • Technology5
  • Transportation & Logistics5
  • Healthcare3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified145 · 95%
  • Part-time3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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