Cost of living

Cost of living in Alaska: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Alaska is about $1,361/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 282 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Family Physician$15,548/mo9%
Dentist$14,636/mo9%
Chief Executive$10,180/mo13%
Optometrist$10,090/mo13%
Pharmacist$9,927/mo14%
Software Developer$9,841/mo14%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$9,514/mo14%
Physician Assistant$9,166/mo15%
Nurse Practitioner$8,705/mo16%
Computer Hardware Engineer$8,692/mo16%
IT Manager$8,684/mo16%
Lawyer$8,564/mo16%
Construction Manager$8,542/mo16%
Industrial Production Manager$8,352/mo16%
Financial Manager$8,255/mo16%
Chiropractor$8,072/mo17%
Healthcare Manager$8,029/mo17%
Dental Hygienist$7,952/mo17%
Natural Sciences Manager$7,883/mo17%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$7,879/mo17%
Police and Detective$7,750/mo18%
Human Resources Manager$7,643/mo18%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$7,586/mo18%
Public Relations Manager$7,162/mo19%
Labor Relations Specialist$7,111/mo19%
Facilities Manager$7,032/mo19%
Purchasing Manager$6,980/mo19%
Architect$6,941/mo20%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$6,932/mo20%
Registered Nurse$6,917/mo20%
Project Management Specialist$6,889/mo20%
Marketing Manager$6,830/mo20%
Network Architect$6,822/mo20%
Operations Manager$6,807/mo20%
Physical Therapist$6,800/mo20%
Information Security Analyst$6,791/mo20%
Civil Engineer$6,742/mo20%
Psychologist$6,729/mo20%
Occupational Therapist$6,707/mo20%
Operations Research Analyst$6,659/mo20%
Mechanical Engineer$6,627/mo21%
Computer Network Support Specialist$6,613/mo21%
Electrical Engineer$6,611/mo21%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$6,588/mo21%
Management Consultant$6,581/mo21%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$6,477/mo21%
Sheet Metal Worker$6,473/mo21%
Speech Pathologist$6,466/mo21%
Administrative Services Manager$6,239/mo22%
Medical Scientist$6,229/mo22%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$6,185/mo22%
Computer Programmer$6,170/mo22%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$6,152/mo22%
Respiratory Therapist$6,112/mo22%
Sonographer$6,100/mo22%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$6,074/mo22%
Construction Supervisor$6,059/mo22%
Sales Manager$6,048/mo23%
Financial Analyst$5,966/mo23%
Database Administrator$5,902/mo23%
Police Officer$5,854/mo23%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$5,823/mo23%
Network Administrator$5,811/mo23%
Massage Therapist$5,774/mo24%
Web Developer$5,726/mo24%
Claims Adjuster$5,643/mo24%
Systems Analyst$5,637/mo24%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$5,619/mo24%
Logistician$5,569/mo24%
Construction and Building Inspector$5,525/mo25%
Financial Advisor$5,506/mo25%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$5,493/mo25%
Social and Community Service Manager$5,468/mo25%
Compliance Officer$5,439/mo25%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$5,434/mo25%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$5,420/mo25%
Special Ed Teacher$5,403/mo25%
Radiologic Technologist$5,366/mo25%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$5,357/mo25%
Electrician$5,340/mo25%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$5,322/mo26%
Chemist$5,309/mo26%
Plumber$5,309/mo26%
High School Teacher$5,261/mo26%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$5,249/mo26%
Real Estate Agent$5,231/mo26%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$5,218/mo26%
Data Scientist$5,200/mo26%
Medical Equipment Repairer$5,171/mo26%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$5,171/mo26%
Production and Operating Worker$5,161/mo26%
Elementary School Teacher$5,142/mo26%
Accountant$5,108/mo27%
Surgical Technologist$5,097/mo27%
Dietitian$5,063/mo27%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$5,028/mo27%
Welder$5,012/mo27%
Advertising Sales Agent$5,008/mo27%
Insurance Underwriter$4,967/mo27%
Librarian$4,940/mo28%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,919/mo28%
Licensed Practical Nurse$4,915/mo28%
HVAC Technician$4,900/mo28%
Tax Preparer$4,891/mo28%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$4,846/mo28%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$4,834/mo28%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$4,818/mo28%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$4,789/mo28%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$4,727/mo29%
Instructional Coordinator$4,714/mo29%
Equipment Operator$4,705/mo29%
Correctional Officer$4,607/mo30%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$4,606/mo30%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$4,603/mo30%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$4,527/mo30%
Painter$4,499/mo30%
HR Specialist$4,488/mo30%
Training and Development Specialist$4,420/mo31%
Public Relations Specialist$4,358/mo31%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$4,349/mo31%
Cost Estimator$4,338/mo31%
School Counselor$4,332/mo31%
Rehabilitation Counselor$4,320/mo32%
Loan Officer$4,311/mo32%
Credit Analyst$4,273/mo32%
Paramedic$4,254/mo32%
Diesel Mechanic$4,237/mo32%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$4,194/mo32%
Healthcare Social Worker$4,193/mo32%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$4,181/mo33%
Food Service Manager$4,174/mo33%
Security Worker$4,155/mo33%
Roofer$4,142/mo33%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,123/mo33%
Social Worker$4,118/mo33%
Truck Driver$4,104/mo33%
Personal Service Worker$4,066/mo33%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$4,061/mo34%
Carpenter$4,042/mo34%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$4,037/mo34%
Producers and Director$4,025/mo34%
Financial Examiner$4,017/mo34%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$3,975/mo34%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$3,970/mo34%
Auto Mechanic$3,953/mo34%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$3,953/mo34%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,931/mo35%
Chef$3,916/mo35%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$3,908/mo35%
Market Research Analyst$3,899/mo35%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$3,898/mo35%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,896/mo35%
Machinist$3,891/mo35%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$3,843/mo35%
Property Manager$3,830/mo36%
Fundraiser$3,818/mo36%
Firefighter$3,788/mo36%
IT Support Specialist$3,775/mo36%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$3,734/mo36%
Bill and Account Collector$3,712/mo37%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$3,706/mo37%
Sales Representative$3,699/mo37%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$3,601/mo38%
Medical Records Specialist$3,593/mo38%
Postal Service Clerk$3,520/mo39%
Opticians, Dispensing$3,515/mo39%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$3,476/mo39%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,463/mo39%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,438/mo40%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,420/mo40%
Maintenance Worker$3,408/mo40%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,394/mo40%
Bookkeeper$3,381/mo40%
Delivery Driver$3,380/mo40%
Library Technician$3,376/mo40%
Data Entry Keyer$3,373/mo40%
EMT$3,370/mo40%
Dental Assistant$3,368/mo40%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,341/mo41%
Medical Equipment Preparer$3,327/mo41%
Tutor$3,323/mo41%
Fitness Trainer$3,307/mo41%
Billing and Posting Clerk$3,286/mo41%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$3,284/mo41%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$3,273/mo42%
Clergy$3,271/mo42%
Medical Assistant$3,260/mo42%
Insurance Agent$3,248/mo42%
Construction Laborer$3,247/mo42%
Editor$3,218/mo42%
Bus Drivers, School$3,212/mo42%
Highway Maintenance Worker$3,207/mo42%
Retail Supervisor$3,206/mo42%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$3,186/mo43%
Pharmacy Technician$3,173/mo43%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$3,171/mo43%
Cargo and Freight Agent$3,143/mo43%
Journalist$3,136/mo43%
Office Clerk$3,131/mo43%
Psychiatric Technician$3,119/mo44%
Biological Technician$3,078/mo44%
Graphic Designer$3,076/mo44%
Security Guard$3,075/mo44%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,074/mo44%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$3,056/mo45%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$3,056/mo45%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,034/mo45%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$3,024/mo45%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$3,024/mo45%
Food Batchmaker$3,020/mo45%
Food Service Supervisor$2,976/mo46%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,966/mo46%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,959/mo46%
Nursing Assistant$2,956/mo46%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,939/mo46%
Pest Control Worker$2,937/mo46%
Audio and Video Technician$2,933/mo46%
Phlebotomist$2,924/mo47%
Landscaper$2,897/mo47%
Printing Press Operator$2,889/mo47%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$2,873/mo47%
Warehouse Worker$2,851/mo48%
Photographer$2,828/mo48%
Admin Assistant$2,813/mo48%
Recreation Worker$2,798/mo49%
Teller$2,750/mo49%
Customer Service Rep$2,704/mo50%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,704/mo50%
Library Assistants, Clerical$2,622/mo52%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,592/mo53%
Receptionist$2,589/mo53%
File Clerk$2,577/mo53%
Residential Advisor$2,499/mo54%
Skincare Specialist$2,496/mo55%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,491/mo55%
Sports Coach$2,481/mo55%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,475/mo55%
Cooks, Short Order$2,468/mo55%
Couriers and Messenger$2,464/mo55%
Driver/Sales Worker$2,462/mo55%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,434/mo56%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,427/mo56%
Parts Salesperson$2,420/mo56%
Hairdresser$2,417/mo56%
Restaurant Cook$2,415/mo56%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,412/mo56%
Order Clerk$2,409/mo56%
Home Health Aide$2,408/mo57%
Preschool Teacher$2,406/mo57%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,403/mo57%
Janitor$2,402/mo57%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,389/mo57%
Food Preparation Worker$2,363/mo58%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,362/mo58%
Retail Salesperson$2,361/mo58%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$2,355/mo58%
Teaching Assistant$2,355/mo58%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,350/mo58%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$2,345/mo58%
Childcare Worker$2,337/mo58%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,309/mo59%
Cashier$2,289/mo59%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$2,289/mo59%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$2,283/mo60%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,257/mo60%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$2,222/mo61%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$2,220/mo61%
Animal Caretaker$2,208/mo62%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,207/mo62%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$2,186/mo62%
School Bus Monitor$2,137/mo64%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,116/mo64%
Parking Attendant$2,028/mo67%
Baker$1,977/mo69%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,957/mo70%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,917/mo71%
Dishwasher$1,899/mo72%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,897/mo72%
Cooks, Fast Food$1,875/mo73%
Bartender$1,810/mo75%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,808/mo75%
Server$1,730/mo79%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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