Coaches and Scouts (27-2022)
Occupation description: Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category. Excludes Athletic Trainers (29-9091).
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Employment and Job Openings
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Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
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2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
Alaska | 568 | 571 | 0.5 | 32 | 51 | 83 |
United States | 290,100 | 320,600 | 0.0 | 17,300 | 27,300 | 47,600 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with high employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages 
Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
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Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
United States | 44,910 | 19,040 | 23,950 | 34,840 | 53,980 | 78,890 |
Alaska | 50,290 | 21,800 | 28,400 | 44,480 | 62,870 | 88,690 |
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 54,470 | 21,610 | 24,750 | 50,490 | 73,030 | 97,900 |
Fairbanks North Star Borough | 46,070 | 25,950 | 32,950 | 44,330 | 53,110 | 71,810 |
Balance of State | 42,150 | 22,350 | 32,700 | 38,430 | 46,970 | 56,570 |