# Alaska Public-Sector Salaries — Posted Pay by Role · Alaska Jobs

# What Alaska public-sector jobs actually pay

Median posted salaries by role, computed from 1096 job postings tracked on Alaska Jobs — updated daily as new listings arrive. [Methodology](https://alaskajobs.org/salaries/methodology) · [official state salary schedule](https://alaskajobs.org/salaries/state-salary-schedule)

| Role | Median / yr | Postings | Open now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | $57,257 | 16 | 12 |
| Office Assistant | $47,861 | 13 | 9 |
| Transportation Security Officer | $74,740 | 13 | 13 |
| Child And Youth Program Assistant | $47,590 | 13 | 13 |
| Aviation Safety Inspector | $123,565 | 13 | 13 |
| Correctional Officer | $76,419 | 11 | 11 |
| Protective Services Specialist | $71,298 | 10 | 4 |
| Equipment Operator Journey | $64,719 | 10 | 7 |
| Substitute | $85,467 | 10 | 10 |
| Lifeguard | $41,205 | 9 | 7 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $89,325 | 9 | 8 |
| Recreation Assistant | $36,473 | 9 | 9 |
| Natural Resource Specialist | $75,504 | 8 | 6 |
| Social Services Associate | $50,721 | 8 | 6 |
| Accounting Technician | $52,749 | 8 | 1 |
| Adult Probation Officer | $87,235 | 8 | 5 |
| Human Resource Technician | $60,237 | 7 | 2 |
| Assisted Living Aide | $45,105 | 7 | 6 |
| Laborer | $41,090 | 7 | 6 |
| Social Worker | $116,388 | 7 | 6 |
| Cook | $45,001 | 7 | 7 |
| Criminal Justice Technician | $55,292 | 6 | 5 |
| Heavy Duty Mechanic | $71,375 | 6 | 4 |
| Engineering Assistant | $82,597 | 6 | 4 |
| Heavy Duty Mechanic Automotive Advanced Journey | $69,409 | 6 | 5 |
| Mechanic | $68,421 | 6 | 4 |
| Paralegal | $61,854 | 6 | 3 |
| Physician Assistant | $125,414 | 6 | 5 |
| Police Officer | $81,150 | 6 | 6 |
| Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor | $116,388 | 6 | 6 |
| Recreation Assistant Nf | $41,080 | 6 | 6 |
| Forester | $64,252 | 5 | 1 |
| Eligibility Technician | $58,541 | 5 | 1 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | $92,872 | 5 | 4 |
| Law Office Assistant | $50,492 | 5 | 3 |
| Mental Health Clinician | $86,756 | 5 | 4 |
| Equipment Operator | $65,842 | 5 | 3 |
| Maintenance Specialist | $71,614 | 5 | 4 |
| Firefighter | $63,138 | 5 | 3 |
| Management And Program Analyst | $121,763 | 5 | 4 |
| Engineer | $104,052 | 5 | 5 |
| Procurement Specialist | $92,518 | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Firefighter Trainee | $39,187 | 5 | 5 |
| Project Assistant | $67,059 | 4 | 2 |
| Fishery Biologist | $78,759 | 4 | 2 |
| Research Analyst | $67,212 | 4 | 2 |
| Health Program Manager | $85,989 | 4 | 2 |
| Recreation Therapist | $60,112 | 4 | 3 |
| Accountant | $83,946 | 4 | 3 |
| Administrative Officer | $81,132 | 4 | 3 |
| Parks Caretaker | $45,344 | 4 | 3 |
| It Specialist | $101,679 | 4 | 3 |
| Ferry Terminal Agent | $53,539 | 4 | 4 |
| Chief Financial Officer | $131,703 | 4 | 4 |
| Engineering Technician | $83,188 | 4 | 4 |
| Youth Development Leader | $47,299 | 4 | 4 |
| Public Safety Dispatcher | $63,040 | 4 | 4 |
| Case Manager | $55,380 | 4 | 4 |
| Senior Social Worker | $123,116 | 4 | 4 |
| Food Service Worker | $41,891 | 4 | 4 |
| Custodial Worker | $41,168 | 4 | 4 |
| Land Surveyor | $99,902 | 4 | 4 |
| Court Case Manager | $66,893 | 3 | 1 |
| Juvenile Justice Counselor | $55,785 | 3 | 2 |
| Medicaid Program Specialist | $81,100 | 3 | 2 |
| Appraiser | $73,808 | 3 | 2 |
| General Engineer | $118,937 | 3 | 2 |
| Nurse | $98,821 | 3 | 3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,644 | 3 | 3 |
| Public Health Nurse | $106,060 | 3 | 3 |
| Recreation Specialist | $41,111 | 3 | 3 |
| Maintenance Technician | $52,000 | 3 | 3 |
| Executive Director | $122,500 | 3 | 3 |
| Biological Scientist | $74,637 | 3 | 3 |
| Surface Maintenance Repairer | $84,552 | 3 | 3 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,964 | 3 | 3 |
| Recreation Aid | $41,600 | 3 | 3 |
| Store Worker | $59,560 | 3 | 3 |
| Guest Services Representative | $35,360 | 3 | 3 |
| Electronics Technician | $96,140 | 3 | 3 |
| Land Law Examiner | $73,893 | 3 | 3 |

Roles appear once they have at least three parseable posted salaries — the list grows as the board accumulates history. Salaries shown are what employers post , annualized for comparison.

## Reference

[State of Alaska salary schedule →](https://alaskajobs.org/salaries/state-salary-schedule) [Methodology →](https://alaskajobs.org/salaries/methodology) [How state pay works →](https://alaskajobs.org/guides/workplace-alaska)

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