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July 3, 2019
Alaska Occupational Statistics- Total Employees in the State: 315,270
- 1 Year Change in Employment: -23,550 (-7.0%)
- Average Annual Pay in the State: $58,703
- 1 Year Change in Annual Pay: $4,436 (8.2%)
Occupation Categories
There are 315,270 employed workers in Alaska. The occupation with the greatest number of workers is Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which employs 51,950 people. This represents 16.5% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations and Sales and Related Occupations, which employ 27,030 and 25,910 respectively.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 51,950 | 16.5% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 27,030 | 8.6% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 25,910 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 22,570 | 7.2% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 21,810 | 6.9% |
| Management Occupations | 19,780 | 6.3% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 17,750 | 5.6% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 17,620 | 5.6% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 17,460 | 5.5% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 12,800 | 4.1% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 12,610 | 4.0% |
| Production Occupations | 10,120 | 3.2% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 9,580 | 3.0% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 7,930 | 2.5% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 7,900 | 2.5% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 7,900 | 2.5% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 7,160 | 2.3% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 5,980 | 1.9% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 5,280 | 1.7% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 3,430 | 1.1% |
| Legal Occupations | 2,170 | 0.7% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 530 | 0.2% |
Occupation Changes Since Last Year
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
Management Occupations, which currently employs 19,780 people. In the last year, the number of workers has increased from 18,420 an increase of 1,360 or 7.4%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Personal Care and Service Occupations and
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, which increased 910 and 610 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Construction and Extraction Occupations, which currently employs 17,620 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 18,880 or 6.7%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Business and Financial Operations Occupations and
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations, which decreased 1,050 and 1,010 respectively.
Occupation Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, which currently employs 17,750 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 14,110 an increase of 3,640 or 25.8%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Personal Care and Service Occupations and
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations, which increased 3,410 and 3,220 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Construction and Extraction Occupations, which currently employs 17,620 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has decreased from 22,310 or 21.0%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Management Occupations and
Production Occupations, which decreased 1,690 and 1,450 respectively.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 3,430 | 37.8% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 12,610 | 37.1% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 17,750 | 25.8% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 5,280 | 14.0% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 27,030 | 13.5% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 7,160 | 11.2% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 12,800 | 11.1% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 17,460 | 10.4% |
| Legal Occupations | 2,170 | 6.9% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 7,900 | 6.3% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 21,810 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 22,570 | 0.9% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 51,950 | 0.5% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 25,910 | -0.2% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 7,900 | -5.6% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 9,580 | -5.6% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 5,980 | -7.3% |
| Management Occupations | 19,780 | -7.9% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 7,930 | -8.1% |
| Production Occupations | 10,120 | -12.5% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 17,620 | -21.0% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 530 | 0.0% |
Detailed Occupations
The detailed occupation with the greatest number of workers is
Retail Salespersons, which employs 10,480 people. This represents 3.3% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are
Office Clerks General and
General and Operations Managers, which employ 7,350 and 6,790 respectively.
The Top 10 Occupations in Alaska are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 10,480 | 3.3% |
| Office Clerks General | 7,350 | 2.3% |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,790 | 2.2% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Except Legal Medical and Executive | 6,730 | 2.1% |
| Cashiers | 6,670 | 2.1% |
| Registered Nurses | 5,730 | 1.8% |
| Personal Care Aides | 5,390 | 1.7% |
| Janitors and Cleaners Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,160 | 1.6% |
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 4,890 | 1.6% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 4,640 | 1.5% |
Detailed Occupations Since 2009
The detailed occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Except Legal Medical and Executive, which currently employs 6,730 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 2,820 an increase of 3,910 or 138.7%. The next 2 detailed occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Personal Care Aides and
Food Preparation Workers, which increased 3,800 and 2,100 respectively.
The detailed occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants, which currently employs 1,380 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 4,230 or 67.4%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Roustabouts Oil and Gas and
General and Operations Managers, which decreased 1,820 and 1,770 respectively.
The Top 10 Detailed Occupations With The Largest Increase Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 230 | 360.0% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 220 | 340.0% |
| Helpers Construction Trades All Other | 120 | 300.0% |
| Eligibility Interviewers Government Programs | 500 | 257.1% |
| Personal Care Aides | 5,390 | 239.0% |
| Transportation Workers All Other | 980 | 226.7% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 280 | 211.1% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 90 | 200.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers All Other | 290 | 190.0% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators | 170 | 183.3% |
The 10 Occupations With The Largest Decrease Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Roustabouts Oil and Gas | 290 | -86.3% |
| Switchboard Operators Including Answering Service | 60 | -78.6% |
| Industrial Engineering Technicians | 40 | -73.3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers All Other | 50 | -72.2% |
| Computer Operators | 90 | -71.9% |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | 90 | -71.0% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers All Other | 90 | -67.9% |
| Legislators | 120 | -67.6% |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 1,380 | -67.4% |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers All Other | 60 | -64.7% |
Occupation Pay
The occupation with the highest annual pay is
Management Occupations, which pays an average of $109,310 per year. This represents 86.2% above the state average pay. The next 2 occupations that have the highest average pay are
Architecture and Engineering Occupations and
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, which pay $106,000 and $100,400 per year, respectively.
| Occupation Category | Avg Pay | vs State Avg |
|---|
| Management Occupations | $109,310 | 186.2% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $106,000 | 180.6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $100,400 | 171.0% |
| Legal Occupations | $94,130 | 160.4% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $80,280 | 136.8% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $77,040 | 131.2% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $74,720 | 127.3% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $65,750 | 112.0% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $61,960 | 105.5% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $61,630 | 105.0% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $61,300 | 104.4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $59,320 | 101.1% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $55,300 | 94.2% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $53,610 | 91.3% |
| Production Occupations | $46,790 | 79.7% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $46,080 | 78.5% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $45,190 | 77.0% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $44,690 | 76.1% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $37,490 | 63.9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $35,280 | 60.1% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $33,150 | 56.5% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $28,780 | 49.0% |
Occupation Pay Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the average annual pay, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Management Occupations, which currently pays an average of $109,310 per year. Since 2009, pay has increased from $82,850 an increase of $26,460 or 31.9%. The next 2 occupations that pay the most to their workers are
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations and
Legal Occupations, which increased $23,300 and $15,950 respectively.
| Occupation Category | Annual $ | % Change |
|---|
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $46,080 | 35.7% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $59,320 | 34.6% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $61,630 | 32.9% |
| Management Occupations | $109,310 | 31.9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $100,400 | 30.2% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $45,190 | 26.7% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $55,300 | 26.4% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $53,610 | 23.3% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $80,280 | 20.5% |
| Legal Occupations | $94,130 | 20.4% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $77,040 | 20.1% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $33,150 | 19.8% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $44,690 | 19.7% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $37,490 | 19.6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $28,780 | 19.4% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $74,720 | 18.4% |
| Production Occupations | $46,790 | 17.2% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $35,280 | 17.0% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $106,000 | 15.8% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $61,300 | 14.1% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $65,750 | 11.0% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $61,960 | 9.7% |
Detailed Occupation Annual Compensation
The detailed occupation that pays their workers the most is
Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which pays $281,170 per year. This represents 479.0% above the state average of $58,703. The next 2 occupations that pay their workers the most are
Pediatricians General and
Dentists General, which pay $268,010 and $259,350 respectively.
Highest Paid OccupationsThe Top 10 Paying Occupations in Alaska are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $281,170 | 479.0% |
| Pediatricians General | $268,010 | 456.6% |
| Dentists General | $259,350 | 441.8% |
| Physicians and Surgeons All Other | $244,220 | 416.0% |
| Family and General Practitioners | $227,730 | 387.9% |
| Internists General | $226,770 | 386.3% |
| Psychiatrists | $222,310 | 378.7% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $187,690 | 319.7% |
| Chief Executives | $179,630 | 306.0% |
| Optometrists | $165,640 | 282.2% |
Lowest Paid OccupationsThe 10 Lowest Paying Occupations in Alaska are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Ushers Lobby Attendants and Ticket Takers | $23,600 | 40.2% |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $24,670 | 42.0% |
| Counter Attendants Cafeteria Food Concession and Coffee Shop | $24,750 | 42.2% |
| Hosts and Hostesses Restaurant Lounge and Coffee Shop | $24,780 | 42.2% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,940 | 42.5% |
| Meat Poultry and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $25,470 | 43.4% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $25,610 | 43.6% |
| Dishwashers | $25,860 | 44.1% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers Crop Nursery and Greenhouse | $26,030 | 44.3% |
| Locker Room Coatroom and Dressing Room Attendants | $26,070 | 44.4% |
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