Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Alaska, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 30 largest places in Alaska, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | 288,976 | $103,284 | $1,489 | 4.6% | 38.6% |
| 2 | Fairbanks | 32,083 | $73,534 | $1,496 | 5.7% | 26.2% |
| 3 | Juneau city and | 31,794 | $101,661 | $1,444 | 4.0% | 41.2% |
| 4 | Knik-Fairview | 19,972 | $96,437 | $1,588 | 4.3% | 20.9% |
| 5 | Badger | 18,677 | $97,183 | $1,629 | 7.1% | 23.6% |
| 6 | College | 11,924 | $83,895 | $1,454 | 4.4% | 39.9% |
| 7 | North Lakes | 10,223 | $101,679 | $1,441 | 7.2% | 25.7% |
| 8 | Wasilla | 9,720 | $67,234 | $1,153 | 8.2% | 21.7% |
| 9 | Tanaina | 9,646 | $105,536 | $1,398 | 4.9% | 24.5% |
| 10 | Meadow Lakes | 8,689 | $81,699 | $1,377 | 6.8% | 15.8% |
| 11 | Kalifornsky | 8,663 | $93,508 | $1,394 | 5.2% | 31.6% |
| 12 | Sitka city and | 8,368 | $101,727 | $1,341 | 6.8% | 34.3% |
| 13 | Ketchikan | 8,078 | $85,275 | $1,417 | 4.0% | 24.5% |
| 14 | Kenai | 7,641 | $87,083 | $1,138 | 7.4% | 28.1% |
| 15 | Gateway | 6,845 | $137,772 | $1,741 | 3.8% | 35.0% |
| 16 | Sterling | 6,323 | $102,415 | $1,248 | 5.0% | 29.2% |
| 17 | Bethel | 6,312 | $117,255 | $1,678 | 8.2% | 24.5% |
| 18 | Palmer | 6,268 | $72,201 | $1,125 | 6.9% | 24.5% |
| 19 | South Lakes | 6,180 | $98,141 | $1,178 | 5.2% | 24.1% |
| 20 | Steele Creek | 5,928 | $121,364 | $1,223 | 0.5% | 35.3% |
| 21 | Chena Ridge | 5,881 | $133,775 | $1,110 | 7.3% | 47.8% |
| 22 | Homer | 5,877 | $74,449 | $1,238 | 8.7% | 40.1% |
| 23 | Fishhook | 5,819 | $111,375 | $1,837 | 4.5% | 29.8% |
| 24 | Kodiak | 5,447 | $90,292 | $1,571 | 8.3% | 25.2% |
| 25 | Farmers Loop | 4,954 | $109,950 | $1,406 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| 26 | Utqiag?vik | 4,778 | $115,313 | $1,360 | 9.1% | 16.4% |
| 27 | Nikiski | 4,773 | $65,863 | $996 | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| 28 | Unalaska | 4,556 | $131,964 | $2,034 | 4.3% | 17.9% |
| 29 | Soldotna | 4,485 | $56,280 | $1,020 | 5.9% | 22.7% |
| 30 | Butte | 4,085 | $101,042 | $1,610 | 3.6% | 33.7% |
Alaska is in the West region (Pacific division), with 735,706 residents, a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $92,788. The unemployment rate was 4.3% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 102.4 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,788 | 13 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 34 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.5% | 9 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 102.4 | 38 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.7% | 37 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 7.7% | 27 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Pacific division: California · Hawaii · Oregon · Washington.
Alaska is in the West region (Pacific division) and has 735,706 residents (the 48th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 35.8. Its economy produced about $76,186 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 49th among states and DC, equal to $103,554 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 4.3% in 2026M09, which is 34th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.5% of employment, 9th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $61,000 a year ($29.33 an hour), 20% above the national median ($61,000 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Alaska are Retail Salespersons (7,890 jobs, median $37,290); Registered Nurses (7,510 jobs, median $109,480); Stockers and Order Fillers (6,770 jobs, median $40,310); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (6,530 jobs, median $39,740); General and Operations Managers (6,020 jobs, median $116,630). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Financial Managers (median $127,030); General and Operations Managers (median $116,630); Registered Nurses (median $109,480). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in construction and extraction (1.6 times the national share of workers) and management (1.1 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in Alaska: the regional price parity is 102.4 against 100 for the whole country (38th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,419 a month and the median household income $92,788, so a year of rent equals 18.4% of income; the median home value is $352,900. The state minimum wage is $14.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: No state tax on wages. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
7.7% of residents were born abroad and 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 65.0% drive alone, 1.0% use public transit and 9.8% work from home; 8.4% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 13,684 | 18.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12,047 | 15.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10,375 | 13.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6,952 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6,501 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 3,837 | 5.0% |
| Retail trade | 3,605 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 2,631 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 2,466 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2,261 | 3.0% |
| Information | 1,718 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 1,673 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 1,491 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 1,434 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 1,424 | 1.9% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 1,304 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 586 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 504 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 489 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 239 | 0.3% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 13,900 | +3.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 19,100 | -5.9% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 15,100 | +15.3% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 70,900 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 4,200 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 10,700 | -0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 29,900 | +2.7% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 54,000 | +0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 41,400 | +2.7% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 12,200 | +3.4% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 77,400 | -3.0% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 348,800 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 39,660 | 121.8 | 1.07 | $52,530 | $37,440 | $78,280 | +11% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 27,600 | 84.8 | 0.96 | $35,600 | $25,350 | $53,920 | +2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 30,520 | 93.7 | 1.07 | $50,150 | $36,030 | $103,000 | +13% |
| Sales and Related | 22,530 | 69.2 | 0.80 | $39,060 | $31,200 | $76,980 | +1% |
| Management | 26,530 | 81.5 | 1.14 | $120,240 | $72,330 | $202,210 | -5% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 14,790 | 45.4 | 0.67 | $83,210 | $51,360 | $132,730 | +1% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 21,500 | 66.0 | 1.05 | $105,600 | $51,650 | $204,050 | +22% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 19,680 | 60.4 | 1.03 | $75,080 | $35,090 | $98,140 | +24% |
| Production | 9,270 | 28.5 | 0.52 | $54,720 | $35,790 | $117,740 | +16% |
| Healthcare Support | 13,790 | 42.4 | 0.83 | $45,310 | $35,740 | $62,710 | +18% |
| Construction and Extraction | 21,690 | 66.6 | 1.61 | $75,620 | $47,670 | $122,480 | +27% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 19,280 | 59.2 | 1.51 | $74,780 | $42,630 | $111,790 | +25% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 5,500 | 16.9 | 0.50 | $91,700 | $56,170 | $134,840 | -16% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 9,660 | 29.7 | 1.01 | $40,510 | $29,960 | $58,580 | +8% |
| Protective Service | 8,510 | 26.1 | 1.08 | $69,100 | $36,640 | $122,100 | +38% |
| Personal Care and Service | 8,470 | 26.0 | 1.24 | $41,390 | $30,360 | $60,340 | +14% |
| Community and Social Service | 7,410 | 22.8 | 1.33 | $62,960 | $43,440 | $100,630 | +8% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 6,490 | 19.9 | 1.18 | $106,340 | $66,590 | $174,320 | +7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 3,200 | 9.8 | 0.75 | $53,790 | $37,130 | $103,540 | -14% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 6,930 | 21.3 | 2.25 | $86,380 | $52,000 | $136,700 | +5% |
| Legal | 2,220 | 6.8 | 0.81 | $106,550 | $59,780 | $216,220 | +4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 340 | 1.0 | 0.37 | $51,480 | $30,460 | $75,880 | +41% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.5% |
| Public administration | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 9.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 8.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.3% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 4.7% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1,350 | 6.21 | $232,140 | $59,130 | $369,150 | +0% |
| Lawyers | 1,120 | 0.71 | $149,940 | $86,230 | $281,780 | -6% |
| Construction Managers | 1,720 | 2.16 | $139,190 | $98,810 | $213,710 | +21% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,640 | 1.31 | $132,240 | $81,940 | $292,300 | +7% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,740 | 1.34 | $127,950 | $76,510 | $193,580 | -10% |
| Financial Managers | 2,020 | 1.14 | $127,030 | $85,440 | $205,080 | -24% |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,020 | 0.82 | $116,630 | $63,320 | $219,350 | +10% |
| Civil Engineers | 1,670 | 2.17 | $114,730 | $78,940 | $163,420 | +14% |
| Registered Nurses | 7,510 | 1.06 | $109,480 | $85,030 | $149,070 | +12% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 1,090 | 12.03 | $106,480 | $62,280 | $182,740 | +83% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 1,020 | 1.84 | $106,400 | $73,950 | $172,480 | -7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 2,690 | 1.58 | $102,140 | $61,530 | $158,480 | +28% |
| Commercial Pilots | 1,000 | 10.07 | $100,120 | $49,610 | $163,410 | -19% |
| Project Management Specialists | 1,950 | 0.87 | $99,580 | $53,360 | $160,710 | -3% |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 1,260 | 0.90 | $99,130 | $60,670 | $137,340 | +30% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 2,720 | 2.11 | $98,110 | $60,300 | $137,900 | +23% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2,020 | 0.89 | $94,740 | $66,780 | $133,470 | +14% |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 1,200 | 1.23 | $93,920 | $53,730 | $122,660 | +47% |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1,470 | 5.07 | $91,150 | $54,530 | $122,880 | +14% |
| Electricians | 1,870 | 1.18 | $89,440 | $58,420 | $123,200 | +42% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,190 | 0.72 | $83,460 | $57,690 | $125,810 | -0% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 1,430 | 3.86 | $82,670 | $58,800 | $110,060 | +26% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 1,290 | 1.26 | $80,770 | $58,240 | $114,650 | +36% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 2,790 | 1.25 | $79,650 | $63,360 | $98,140 | +11% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 3,500 | 1.20 | $79,260 | $62,140 | $98,610 | +24% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour and Travel Guides | 1,660 | 14.79 | $44,210 | $33,410 | $58,890 | +16% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 1,090 | 12.03 | $106,480 | $62,280 | $182,740 | +83% |
| Commercial Pilots | 1,000 | 10.07 | $100,120 | $49,610 | $163,410 | -19% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1,350 | 6.21 | $232,140 | $59,130 | $369,150 | +0% |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1,470 | 5.07 | $91,150 | $54,530 | $122,880 | +14% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,120 | 4.70 | $77,310 | $64,040 | $106,680 | +21% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | 1,000 | 4.02 | $45,870 | $38,310 | $79,200 | +3% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 1,430 | 3.86 | $82,670 | $58,800 | $110,060 | +26% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 3,050 | 3.05 | $77,810 | $62,390 | $103,900 | +30% |
| Medical Records Specialists | 1,070 | 2.64 | $61,090 | $46,390 | $90,530 | +19% |
| Civil Engineers | 1,670 | 2.17 | $114,730 | $78,940 | $163,420 | +14% |
| Construction Managers | 1,720 | 2.16 | $139,190 | $98,810 | $213,710 | +21% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 2,720 | 2.11 | $98,110 | $60,300 | $137,900 | +23% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 5,690 | 1.89 | $69,840 | $47,990 | $98,220 | +0% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 1,020 | 1.84 | $106,400 | $73,950 | $172,480 | -7% |
| Carpenters | 2,560 | 1.82 | $73,860 | $49,060 | $151,530 | +22% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 2,250 | 1.68 | $33,960 | $30,160 | $37,760 | +10% |
| Construction Laborers | 3,690 | 1.61 | $58,060 | $37,980 | $83,710 | +23% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 4,580 | 1.59 | $56,430 | $40,000 | $76,800 | +11% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 2,690 | 1.58 | $102,140 | $61,530 | $158,480 | +28% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 1,430 | 1.55 | $48,580 | $37,990 | $58,710 | +30% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 1,260 | 1.53 | $62,630 | $45,330 | $91,240 | +5% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 5,390 | 1.51 | $48,530 | $35,360 | $64,620 | +2% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 1,370 | 1.50 | $47,360 | $37,440 | $78,850 | +3% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 2,800 | 1.50 | $35,720 | $30,350 | $46,440 | +1% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 324 federal job postings open now in Alaska (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Pacific Air Forces | 49 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 47 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 32 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 20 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 18 |
| Air National Guard Units | 17 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 15 |
| National Park Service | 14 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 11 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 10 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 10 |
| Defense Health Agency | 9 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 8 |
| Office of the Secretary of the Interior | 6 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 5 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Transportation Specialist | 18 |
| Aviation Safety | 15 |
| General Business And Industry | 12 |
| Social Work | 11 |
| Recreation Aid And Assistant | 11 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 10 |
| Education And Training Technician | 9 |
| Information Technology Management | 9 |
| Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant | 8 |
| General Education And Training | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 6 |
| Criminal Investigation | 6 |
| Custodial Working | 6 |
| Nurse | 5 |
| General Engineering | 5 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $73,992 (227 postings).
The median wage in Alaska is $61,000 a year ($29.33 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+20%). The 10th percentile earns $34,930 and the 90th $128,720.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 39,660 | 121.8 | 1.07 | $52,530 | $37,440 | $78,280 | +11% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 27,600 | 84.8 | 0.96 | $35,600 | $25,350 | $53,920 | +2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 30,520 | 93.7 | 1.07 | $50,150 | $36,030 | $103,000 | +13% |
| Sales and Related | 22,530 | 69.2 | 0.80 | $39,060 | $31,200 | $76,980 | +1% |
| Management | 26,530 | 81.5 | 1.14 | $120,240 | $72,330 | $202,210 | -5% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 14,790 | 45.4 | 0.67 | $83,210 | $51,360 | $132,730 | +1% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 21,500 | 66.0 | 1.05 | $105,600 | $51,650 | $204,050 | +22% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 19,680 | 60.4 | 1.03 | $75,080 | $35,090 | $98,140 | +24% |
| Production | 9,270 | 28.5 | 0.52 | $54,720 | $35,790 | $117,740 | +16% |
| Healthcare Support | 13,790 | 42.4 | 0.83 | $45,310 | $35,740 | $62,710 | +18% |
| Construction and Extraction | 21,690 | 66.6 | 1.61 | $75,620 | $47,670 | $122,480 | +27% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 19,280 | 59.2 | 1.51 | $74,780 | $42,630 | $111,790 | +25% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 5,500 | 16.9 | 0.50 | $91,700 | $56,170 | $134,840 | -16% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 9,660 | 29.7 | 1.01 | $40,510 | $29,960 | $58,580 | +8% |
| Protective Service | 8,510 | 26.1 | 1.08 | $69,100 | $36,640 | $122,100 | +38% |
| Personal Care and Service | 8,470 | 26.0 | 1.24 | $41,390 | $30,360 | $60,340 | +14% |
| Community and Social Service | 7,410 | 22.8 | 1.33 | $62,960 | $43,440 | $100,630 | +8% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 6,490 | 19.9 | 1.18 | $106,340 | $66,590 | $174,320 | +7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 3,200 | 9.8 | 0.75 | $53,790 | $37,130 | $103,540 | -14% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 6,930 | 21.3 | 2.25 | $86,380 | $52,000 | $136,700 | +5% |
| Legal | 2,220 | 6.8 | 0.81 | $106,550 | $59,780 | $216,220 | +4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 340 | 1.0 | 0.37 | $51,480 | $30,460 | $75,880 | +41% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Alaska ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $14.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | No state tax on wages |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 102.4 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,419 |
| Median home value | $352,900 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 66.8% |
| Poverty rate | 10.1% |
| Drive alone to work | 65.0% |
| Public transit to work | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 8.4% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
7.7% of residents of Alaska were born abroad (56,723 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 18,252 |
| Korea | 3,188 |
| Mexico | 3,147 |
| Canada | 2,451 |
| Thailand | 2,227 |
| Ukraine | 1,493 |
| Dominican Republic | 1,366 |
| Germany | 1,322 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 1,221 |
| Laos | 1,122 |
| Japan | 872 |
| Russia | 814 |
| Colombia | 698 |
| Vietnam | 647 |
| India | 587 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$14.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
No state tax on wages (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.3% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$92,788 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
324 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.