Salaries in Fairbanks, AK

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK • 230 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Pharmacists $167,10050
      Chief Executives $157,86070
      Nurse Practitioners $139,11050
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $137,30090
      Construction Managers $133,780180
      Physician Assistants $133,48070
      Massage Therapists $130,59050
      Dental Hygienists $130,110100
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $129,82050
      Engineers, All Other $127,14040
      Managers, All Other $124,590170
      Lawyers $123,95090
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $123,32060
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $122,12050
      Natural Sciences Managers $118,18060
      Financial Managers $117,360200
      Mechanical Engineers $117,06040
      Information Security Analysts $114,99040
      Project Management Specialists $112,900180
      Facilities Managers $112,15080
      General and Operations Managers $110,560630
      Human Resources Managers $109,98040
      Environmental Engineers $108,04040
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $106,930100
      Civil Engineers $104,600220
      Speech-Language Pathologists $104,56040
      Electrical Engineers $104,45040
      Physical Therapists $104,16050
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $104,03060
      Registered Nurses $102,660720
      Medical and Health Services Managers $102,300170
      Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $102,01030
      Computer Occupations, All Other $101,750120
      Management Analysts $101,50090
      Air Traffic Controllers $101,19080
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $100,68060
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,410410
      Commercial Pilots $100,19060
      Urban and Regional Planners $99,63040
      Occupational Therapists $98,89040
      Construction and Building Inspectors $98,56040
      Software Developers $98,20060
      Administrative Services Managers $97,76080
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $96,290290
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $95,590120
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $94,760280
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $94,63080
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $94,61050
      Atmospheric and Space Scientists $94,38040
      Electricians $93,710270
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $93,59050
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $93,48090
      Sales Managers $92,99090
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $92,41040
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $92,24050
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $91,79030
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $91,01040
      Computer Programmers $90,73030
      Logisticians $90,15090
      Biological Scientists, All Other $90,15070
      Real Estate Sales Agents $89,84040
      Computer Systems Analysts $88,88090
      Sheet Metal Workers $88,20060
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $88,050390
      Compliance Officers $87,27080
      Power Plant Operators $86,07070
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,500110
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,23080
      Budget Analysts $84,64080
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $84,230130
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $83,510100
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $83,40080
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $83,240130
      Carpenters $83,120340
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,05040
      Accountants and Auditors $82,370200
      Conservation Scientists $81,95050
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $81,95040
      Food Service Managers $81,43040
      Social and Community Service Managers $79,80090
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $79,400120
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $79,160290
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $78,750100
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,740160
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $77,51040
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,890110
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,710130
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $75,64060
      Human Resources Specialists $75,090160
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,090470
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $73,78050
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $73,540610
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,11050
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $72,98060
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $72,600130
      Fundraisers $70,77030
      Training and Development Specialists $70,74050
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $69,360130
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $68,60050
      Transportation Security Screeners $67,72050
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,960180
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,57090
      Public Relations Specialists $65,98070
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $65,83060
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,750570
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $65,440260
      Instructional Coordinators $65,43060
      Computer User Support Specialists $65,090110
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,940130
      Surgical Technologists $64,48040
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $63,44070
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $62,920170
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,70070
      Coaches and Scouts $62,52050
      Personal Financial Advisors $62,43030
      Roofers $62,26050
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $61,85030
      Construction Laborers $61,740380
      Social Workers, All Other $60,53030
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $59,38070
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,19050
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $59,05040
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $58,92040
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $58,88040
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $58,85050
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $58,84070
      Loan Officers $58,57060
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $57,87080
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $57,41040
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $57,22030
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $56,80050
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $56,78040
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $56,62060
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,100470
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $55,93050
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $55,370230
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $55,12040
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,020370
      Community Health Workers $54,75040
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $53,910160
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $53,75050
      Procurement Clerks $53,69040
      Library Technicians $53,63060
      Medical Records Specialists $53,510200
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $53,480370
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $53,48030
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $53,200150
      Office Clerks, General $53,180350
      Billing and Posting Clerks $53,09040
      Security Guards $52,850130
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $52,21040
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $52,12030
      Cargo and Freight Agents $50,78050
      Light Truck Drivers $50,37090
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $50,26090
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,960150
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,91040
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,74080
      Biological Technicians $49,48070
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $49,48030
      Psychiatric Technicians $49,29040
      Pharmacy Technicians $49,20090
      Dental Assistants $49,170120
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $49,17040
      Motorcycle Mechanics $49,11040
      Medical Assistants $48,780260
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $48,690120
      School Bus Monitors $48,27030
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,080300
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $47,99040
      Insurance Sales Agents $47,70040
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,47040
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $47,410110
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,640260
      Recreation Workers $46,48050
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,35070
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,300540
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $46,16050
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $46,110120
      Firefighters $45,760150
      Social and Human Service Assistants $45,530110
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,93060
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $44,86040
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $44,72090
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $44,70040
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $44,480170
      Tellers $44,340140
      Chefs and Head Cooks $44,15090
      Parts Salespersons $44,080100
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,040330
      Tutors $43,78090
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,58040
      Counter and Rental Clerks $43,570120
      Customer Service Representatives $43,420200
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $43,350110
      Helpers--Production Workers $42,62040
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $42,340240
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $41,15040
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,08050
      Tour and Travel Guides $40,760
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $40,130580
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $40,090560
      Tire Repairers and Changers $40,06080
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $39,270110
      Stockers and Order Fillers $39,200820
      Bakers $38,55040
      Driver/Sales Workers $38,34090
      Cooks, Restaurant $37,350270
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,16050
      Retail Salespersons $37,0501,060
      Food Preparation Workers $36,830310
      Cashiers $36,640690
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,63090
      Childcare Workers $36,40090
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $36,32050
      Animal Caretakers $36,28070
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,100230
      Cooks, Fast Food $35,950530
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $34,830100
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,740100
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $34,43080
      Dishwashers $33,720110
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,19040
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $31,700400
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,390610
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,920270
      Bartenders $29,820260
      Gambling Service Workers, All Other $27,65050
      Waiters and Waitresses $27,040460
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $24,40030