Take-home pay by job in Alaska
What 47 common jobs pay in Alaska, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $167,310 | $125,622 | $10,469 |
| Nurse practitioner | $155,170 | $117,325 | $9,777 |
| Physician assistant | $150,700 | $114,269 | $9,522 |
| Lawyer | $149,940 | $113,750 | $9,479 |
| Dental hygienist | $132,690 | $101,960 | $8,497 |
| Medical and health services manager | $132,240 | $101,652 | $8,471 |
| Mechanical engineer | $124,340 | $96,252 | $8,021 |
| General and operations manager | $116,630 | $90,879 | $7,573 |
| Physical therapist | $115,280 | $89,929 | $7,494 |
| Civil engineer | $114,730 | $89,543 | $7,462 |
| Registered nurse | $109,480 | $85,849 | $7,154 |
| Police officer | $99,130 | $78,568 | $6,547 |
| Radiologic technologist | $98,920 | $78,420 | $6,535 |
| Respiratory therapist | $97,950 | $77,738 | $6,478 |
| Plumber | $93,920 | $74,903 | $6,242 |
| Electrician | $89,440 | $71,751 | $5,979 |
| Computer systems analyst | $88,520 | $71,104 | $5,925 |
| Accountant | $83,460 | $67,544 | $5,629 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $80,800 | $65,673 | $5,473 |
| High school teacher | $79,650 | $64,864 | $5,405 |
| Elementary school teacher | $79,260 | $64,589 | $5,382 |
| HVAC technician | $77,430 | $63,302 | $5,275 |
| HR specialist | $76,990 | $62,992 | $5,249 |
| Carpenter | $73,860 | $60,791 | $5,066 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $70,100 | $58,145 | $4,845 |
| IT support specialist | $63,110 | $52,889 | $4,407 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $62,630 | $52,503 | $4,375 |
| Auto mechanic | $60,840 | $51,065 | $4,255 |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $49,450 | $4,121 |
| Dental assistant | $57,710 | $48,550 | $4,046 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $57,190 | $48,132 | $4,011 |
| Bookkeeper | $56,430 | $47,522 | $3,960 |
| Pharmacy technician | $52,640 | $44,476 | $3,706 |
| Medical assistant | $52,560 | $44,412 | $3,701 |
| Administrative assistant | $48,530 | $41,174 | $3,431 |
| Security guard | $47,480 | $40,330 | $3,361 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $46,370 | $39,438 | $3,287 |
| Customer service representative | $45,150 | $38,458 | $3,205 |
| Receptionist | $44,720 | $38,113 | $3,176 |
| Warehouse worker | $44,510 | $37,944 | $3,162 |
| Janitor | $40,510 | $34,730 | $2,894 |
| Restaurant cook | $40,140 | $34,432 | $2,869 |
| Retail salesperson | $37,290 | $32,143 | $2,679 |
| Teaching assistant | $37,190 | $32,062 | $2,672 |
| Childcare worker | $36,200 | $31,267 | $2,606 |
| Cashier | $36,130 | $31,210 | $2,601 |
| Waiter or waitress | $26,310 | $23,276 | $1,940 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.