Chief Executives (11-1011)
Occupation description: Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 1,704 | 1,830 | 7.4 | 47 | 79 | 139 |
| United States | 263,200 | 248,800 | 0.0 | 6,800 | 11,400 | 16,800 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with very high employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 95.12 | 30.18 | 55.06 | 89.40 | * | * |
| Alaska | 79.98 | 32.11 | 50.47 | 68.79 | * | * |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 86.01 | 33.38 | 53.77 | 75.13 | * | * |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 77.80 | 36.55 | 46.41 | 62.77 | * | * |
| Balance of State | 69.41 | 25.57 | 46.81 | 60.57 | 81.34 | * |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.
