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Alaska Occupational Forecast 2018 to 2028
These wage data are grouped into 23 occupational groupings. Go to occupations in a particular category by clicking on a title below.
- Architecture and Engineering
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media
- Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
- Business and Financial Operations
- Community and Social Services
- Computer and Mathematical
- Construction and Extraction
- Education, Training, and Library
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
- Food Preparation and Serving Related
- Healthcare Practitioner and Technical
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| Management | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 11-0000 | Management Occupations | 19,761 | 20,847 | 1,086 | 5.5 | 482 | 1,180 | 1,662 | 1,771 | $51.87 |
| 11-1000 | Top Executives | 6,295 | 6,671 | 376 | 6.0 | 147 | 386 | 533 | 571 | n/a |
| 11-1011 | Chief Executives | 1,704 | 1,830 | 126 | 7.4 | 47 | 79 | 126 | 139 | $79.98 |
| 11-1021 | General and Operations Managers | 4,368 | 4,622 | 254 | 5.8 | 94 | 296 | 390 | 415 | $52.97 |
| 11-2000 | Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 1,476 | 1,569 | 93 | 6.3 | 32 | 104 | 136 | 145 | n/a |
| 11-2011 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | 121 | 130 | 9 | 7.4 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 13 | $37.76 |
| 11-2021 | Marketing Managers | 349 | 376 | 27 | 7.7 | 7 | 25 | 32 | 35 | $48.89 |
| 11-2022 | Sales Managers | 808 | 846 | 38 | 4.7 | 17 | 57 | 74 | 78 | $42.12 |
| 11-2031 | Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 198 | 217 | 19 | 9.6 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 20 | n/a |
| 11-3000 | Operations Specialties Managers | 4,716 | 4,932 | 216 | 4.6 | 108 | 281 | 389 | 411 | n/a |
| 11-3011 | Administrative Services Managers | 1,234 | 1,300 | 66 | 5.3 | 35 | 71 | 106 | 113 | n/a |
| 11-3021 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 931 | 963 | 32 | 3.4 | 16 | 58 | 74 | 77 | $57.07 |
| 11-3031 | Financial Managers | 1,146 | 1,188 | 42 | 3.7 | 25 | 65 | 90 | 94 | $53.46 |
| 11-3051 | Industrial Production Managers | 61 | 63 | 2 | 3.3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | $60.85 |
| 11-3061 | Purchasing Managers | 178 | 189 | 11 | 6.2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 16 | $52.37 |
| 11-3071 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 358 | 376 | 18 | 5.0 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 31 | $46.95 |
| 11-3111 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | 79 | 81 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | $54.65 |
| 11-3121 | Human Resources Managers | 561 | 595 | 34 | 6.1 | 13 | 36 | 49 | 52 | $58.40 |
| 11-3131 | Training and Development Managers | 168 | 177 | 9 | 5.4 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 16 | $46.30 |
| 11-9000 | Other Management Occupations | 7,274 | 7,675 | 401 | 5.5 | 195 | 409 | 604 | 644 | n/a |
| 11-9013 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 26 | 37 | 11 | 42.3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | n/a |
| 11-9021 | Construction Managers | 993 | 1,089 | 96 | 9.7 | 22 | 53 | 75 | 85 | $49.79 |
| 11-9031 | Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 131 | 136 | 5 | 3.8 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 10 | $28.66 |
| 11-9032 | Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 449 | 446 | -3 | -0.7 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 35 | $111,010 |
| 11-9033 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 163 | 156 | -7 | -4.3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 11 | $56.91 |
| 11-9039 | Education Administrators, All Other | 230 | 231 | 1 | 0.4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 18 | $37.95 |
| 11-9041 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 341 | 363 | 22 | 6.5 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 27 | $66.35 |
| 11-9051 | Food Service Managers | 595 | 660 | 65 | 10.9 | 19 | 53 | 72 | 78 | $30.92 |
| 11-9071 | Gaming Managers | 31 | 27 | -4 | -12.9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 11-9081 | Lodging Managers | 213 | 236 | 23 | 10.8 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 25 | $38.10 |
| 11-9111 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 962 | 1,036 | 74 | 7.7 | 24 | 55 | 79 | 86 | $58.86 |
| 11-9121 | Natural Sciences Managers | 196 | 199 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 17 | $54.86 |
| 11-9141 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 601 | 612 | 11 | 1.8 | 23 | 24 | 47 | 48 | $35.12 |
| 11-9151 | Social and Community Service Managers | 334 | 365 | 31 | 9.3 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 33 | $39.29 |
| 11-9161 | Emergency Management Directors | 71 | 71 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | $46.07 |
| 11-9199 | Managers, All Other | 1,911 | 1,979 | 68 | 3.6 | 49 | 98 | 147 | 154 | n/a |
| Business and Financial Operations | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 13-0000 | Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 12,162 | 12,396 | 234 | 1.9 | 341 | 813 | 1,154 | 1,177 | $37.63 |
| 13-1000 | Business Operations Specialists | 7,782 | 7,909 | 127 | 1.6 | 217 | 545 | 762 | 775 | n/a |
| 13-1020 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | 690 | 705 | 15 | 2.2 | 22 | 51 | 73 | 74 | $35.77 |
| 13-1031 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 233 | 233 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 20 | $35.54 |
| 13-1032 | Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 13-1041 | Compliance Officers | 730 | 731 | 1 | 0.1 | 20 | 44 | 64 | 64 | $40.39 |
| 13-1051 | Cost Estimators | 194 | 210 | 16 | 8.2 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 22 | $39.64 |
| 13-1071 | Human Resources Specialists | 625 | 659 | 34 | 5.4 | 17 | 47 | 64 | 67 | $32.99 |
| 13-1075 | Labor Relations Specialists | 134 | 147 | 13 | 9.7 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 15 | $41.04 |
| 13-1081 | Logisticians | 372 | 392 | 20 | 5.4 | 9 | 27 | 36 | 38 | $45.97 |
| 13-1111 | Management Analysts | 524 | 534 | 10 | 1.9 | 16 | 33 | 49 | 50 | $49.30 |
| 13-1121 | Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 68 | 71 | 3 | 4.4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | $22.45 |
| 13-1131 | Fundraisers | 48 | 53 | 5 | 10.4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | $27.14 |
| 13-1141 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | 121 | 124 | 3 | 2.5 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | $36.01 |
| 13-1151 | Training and Development Specialists | 707 | 709 | 2 | 0.3 | 21 | 55 | 76 | 76 | $22.17 |
| 13-1161 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 137 | 146 | 9 | 6.6 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 15 | $31.58 |
| 13-1199 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 3,151 | 3,147 | -4 | -0.1 | 85 | 217 | 302 | 302 | n/a |
| 13-2000 | Financial Specialists | 4,380 | 4,487 | 107 | 2.4 | 124 | 268 | 392 | 403 | n/a |
| 13-2011 | Accountants and Auditors | 1,932 | 2,053 | 121 | 6.3 | 56 | 129 | 185 | 197 | $38.71 |
| 13-2021 | Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | 185 | 183 | -2 | -1.1 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 13 | n/a |
| 13-2031 | Budget Analysts | 266 | 263 | -3 | -1.1 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 21 | $39.91 |
| 13-2051 | Financial Analysts | 292 | 300 | 8 | 2.7 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 26 | n/a |
| 13-2052 | Personal Financial Advisors | 168 | 162 | -6 | -3.6 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 12 | $49.35 |
| 13-2053 | Insurance Underwriters | 121 | 113 | -8 | -6.6 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 9 | $36.20 |
| 13-2072 | Loan Officers | 473 | 456 | -17 | -3.6 | 11 | 28 | 39 | 37 | $37.47 |
| 13-2081 | Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | 85 | 84 | -1 | -1.2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | $44.35 |
| 13-2082 | Tax Preparers | 217 | 245 | 28 | 12.9 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 29 | $34.35 |
| 13-2099 | Financial Specialists, All Other | 577 | 564 | -13 | -2.3 | 16 | 33 | 49 | 48 | n/a |
| Computer and Mathematical | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 15-0000 | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 4,368 | 4,641 | 273 | 6.3 | 79 | 255 | 334 | 361 | $40.02 |
| 15-1100 | Computer Occupations | 4,157 | 4,434 | 277 | 6.7 | 74 | 245 | 319 | 347 | n/a |
| 15-1111 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | 31 | 35 | 4 | 12.9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| 15-1121 | Computer Systems Analysts | 570 | 626 | 56 | 9.8 | 11 | 32 | 43 | 49 | n/a |
| 15-1122 | Information Security Analysts | 63 | 71 | 8 | 12.7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | n/a |
| 15-1131 | Computer Programmers | 557 | 570 | 13 | 2.3 | 9 | 30 | 39 | 40 | n/a |
| 15-1132 | Software Developers, Applications | 179 | 204 | 25 | 14.0 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 16 | n/a |
| 15-1133 | Software Developers, Systems Software | 82 | 94 | 12 | 14.6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7 | n/a |
| 15-1134 | Web Developers | 73 | 74 | 1 | 1.4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 15-1141 | Database Administrators | 170 | 189 | 19 | 11.2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 14 | n/a |
| 15-1142 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 752 | 785 | 33 | 4.4 | 13 | 41 | 54 | 57 | n/a |
| 15-1143 | Computer Network Architects | 57 | 60 | 3 | 5.3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | n/a |
| 15-1151 | Computer User Support Specialists | 982 | 1,034 | 52 | 5.3 | 19 | 64 | 83 | 88 | n/a |
| 15-1152 | Computer Network Support Specialists | 345 | 384 | 39 | 11.3 | 7 | 23 | 30 | 34 | n/a |
| 15-1199 | Computer Occupations, All Other | 296 | 308 | 12 | 4.1 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 23 | n/a |
| 15-2000 | Mathematical Scientists | 211 | 207 | -4 | -1.9 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 15 | n/a |
| 15-2031 | Operations Research Analysts | 77 | 77 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | $36.49 |
| 15-2041 | Statisticians | 41 | 40 | -1 | -2.4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | $43.89 |
| 15-2090 | Miscellaneous Mathematical Scientists | 89 | 86 | -3 | -3.4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | n/a |
| Architecture and Engineering | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 17-0000 | Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 7,126 | 7,769 | 643 | 9.0 | 186 | 426 | 612 | 676 | $48.89 |
| 17-1000 | Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers | 606 | 709 | 103 | 17.0 | 16 | 32 | 48 | 58 | n/a |
| 17-1011 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 132 | 147 | 15 | 11.4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 12 | $47.23 |
| 17-1012 | Landscape Architects | 39 | 44 | 5 | 12.8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | n/a |
| 17-1021 | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 102 | 112 | 10 | 9.8 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | $39.72 |
| 17-1022 | Surveyors | 333 | 406 | 73 | 21.9 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 34 | $42.40 |
| 17-2000 | Engineers | 3,975 | 4,273 | 298 | 7.5 | 83 | 215 | 298 | 328 | n/a |
| 17-2011 | Aerospace Engineers | 41 | 46 | 5 | 12.2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | $44.33 |
| 17-2041 | Chemical Engineers | 62 | 67 | 5 | 8.1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | $54.70 |
| 17-2051 | Civil Engineers | 999 | 1,077 | 78 | 7.8 | 21 | 60 | 81 | 89 | $48.16 |
| 17-2061 | Computer Hardware Engineers | 55 | 57 | 2 | 3.6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | $57.90 |
| 17-2071 | Electrical Engineers | 271 | 294 | 23 | 8.5 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 21 | $54.26 |
| 17-2072 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 47 | 44 | -3 | -6.4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | $51.45 |
| 17-2081 | Environmental Engineers | 337 | 372 | 35 | 10.4 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 30 | $47.81 |
| 17-2111 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 211 | 234 | 23 | 10.9 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 17 | $46.44 |
| 17-2131 | Materials Engineers | 35 | 43 | 8 | 22.9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | $48.11 |
| 17-2141 | Mechanical Engineers | 329 | 365 | 36 | 10.9 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 27 | $49.08 |
| 17-2151 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 173 | 208 | 35 | 20.2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 18 | $49.69 |
| 17-2171 | Petroleum Engineers | 454 | 470 | 16 | 3.5 | 8 | 26 | 34 | 36 | $72.30 |
| 17-2199 | Engineers, All Other | 904 | 935 | 31 | 3.4 | 19 | 45 | 64 | 67 | $55.15 |
| 17-3000 | Drafters, Engineering, and Mapping Technicians | 2,545 | 2,787 | 242 | 9.5 | 87 | 179 | 266 | 290 | n/a |
| 17-3011 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | 178 | 205 | 27 | 15.2 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 22 | $35.05 |
| 17-3012 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 59 | 67 | 8 | 13.6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | $42.66 |
| 17-3013 | Mechanical Drafters | 83 | 99 | 16 | 19.3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | n/a |
| 17-3019 | Drafters, All Other | 103 | 118 | 15 | 14.6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | n/a |
| 17-3021 | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians | 60 | 65 | 5 | 8.3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| 17-3022 | Civil Engineering Technicians | 638 | 669 | 31 | 4.9 | 22 | 42 | 64 | 67 | $31.02 |
| 17-3023 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 251 | 268 | 17 | 6.8 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 28 | $41.43 |
| 17-3024 | Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 53 | 56 | 3 | 5.7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | $29.73 |
| 17-3025 | Environmental Engineering Technicians | 212 | 237 | 25 | 11.8 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 24 | $31.52 |
| 17-3027 | Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 60 | 69 | 9 | 15.0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | $28.40 |
| 17-3029 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 661 | 722 | 61 | 9.2 | 23 | 45 | 68 | 74 | n/a |
| 17-3031 | Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 174 | 198 | 24 | 13.8 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 24 | $33.99 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 19-0000 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 6,264 | 6,487 | 223 | 3.6 | 120 | 529 | 649 | 671 | $37.48 |
| 19-1000 | Life Scientists | 2,008 | 2,030 | 22 | 1.1 | 31 | 159 | 190 | 192 | n/a |
| 19-1013 | Soil and Plant Scientists | 53 | 56 | 3 | 5.7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| 19-1022 | Microbiologists | 26 | 25 | -1 | -3.8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| 19-1023 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 920 | 927 | 7 | 0.8 | 14 | 70 | 84 | 85 | $38.92 |
| 19-1029 | Biological Scientists, All Other | 441 | 442 | 1 | 0.2 | 7 | 34 | 41 | 41 | $41.38 |
| 19-1031 | Conservation Scientists | 206 | 217 | 11 | 5.3 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 23 | $37.42 |
| 19-1032 | Foresters | 90 | 88 | -2 | -2.2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10 | $36.60 |
| 19-1042 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 71 | 76 | 5 | 7.0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 8 | $46.71 |
| 19-1099 | Life Scientists, All Other | 153 | 148 | -5 | -3.3 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 12 | n/a |
| 19-2000 | Physical Scientists | 1,343 | 1,454 | 111 | 8.3 | 25 | 120 | 145 | 156 | n/a |
| 19-2021 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 92 | 91 | -1 | -1.1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 9 | $42.95 |
| 19-2031 | Chemists | 77 | 88 | 11 | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 8 | $43.67 |
| 19-2041 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 613 | 689 | 76 | 12.4 | 12 | 58 | 70 | 78 | $37.94 |
| 19-2042 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 345 | 370 | 25 | 7.2 | 7 | 32 | 39 | 42 | $48.65 |
| 19-2043 | Hydrologists | 64 | 65 | 1 | 1.6 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | $44.70 |
| 19-2099 | Physical Scientists, All Other | 141 | 141 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 12 | $50.31 |
| 19-3000 | Social Scientists and Related Workers | 749 | 766 | 17 | 2.3 | 19 | 54 | 73 | 75 | n/a |
| 19-3011 | Economists | 43 | 46 | 3 | 7.0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | $44.99 |
| 19-3022 | Survey Researchers | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | n/a |
| 19-3031 | Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 131 | 137 | 6 | 4.6 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 | $39.18 |
| 19-3039 | Psychologists, All Other | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | $56.86 |
| 19-3051 | Urban and Regional Planners | 186 | 186 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 17 | $41.15 |
| 19-3091 | Anthropologists and Archeologists | 92 | 101 | 9 | 9.8 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 12 | $42.47 |
| 19-3093 | Historians | 25 | 26 | 1 | 4.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | $48.99 |
| 19-3099 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 191 | 189 | -2 | -1.0 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 22 | $38.81 |
| 19-4000 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians | 2,164 | 2,237 | 73 | 3.4 | 45 | 196 | 241 | 248 | n/a |
| 19-4021 | Biological Technicians | 574 | 563 | -11 | -1.9 | 8 | 51 | 59 | 58 | $22.08 |
| 19-4031 | Chemical Technicians | 143 | 165 | 22 | 15.4 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 17 | $33.97 |
| 19-4041 | Geological and Petroleum Technicians | 324 | 368 | 44 | 13.6 | 4 | 30 | 34 | 38 | n/a |
| 19-4061 | Social Science Research Assistants | 65 | 66 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | n/a |
| 19-4091 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 252 | 274 | 22 | 8.7 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 33 | n/a |
| 19-4093 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | 402 | 399 | -3 | -0.7 | 11 | 37 | 48 | 48 | n/a |
| 19-4099 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 377 | 370 | -7 | -1.9 | 10 | 34 | 44 | 43 | $31.48 |
| Community and Social Services | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 21-0000 | Community and Social Services Occupations | 6,173 | 6,623 | 450 | 7.3 | 216 | 451 | 667 | 712 | $27.65 |
| 21-1000 | Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists | 5,749 | 6,194 | 445 | 7.7 | 195 | 422 | 617 | 662 | n/a |
| 21-1012 | Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 505 | 499 | -6 | -1.2 | 16 | 35 | 51 | 50 | $32.82 |
| 21-1015 | Rehabilitation Counselors | 171 | 179 | 8 | 4.7 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 19 | $23.25 |
| 21-1018 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 675 | 733 | 58 | 8.6 | 23 | 49 | 72 | 78 | $29.80 |
| 21-1019 | Counselors, All Other | 321 | 350 | 29 | 9.0 | 11 | 23 | 34 | 37 | n/a |
| 21-1021 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 956 | 1,021 | 65 | 6.8 | 29 | 67 | 96 | 102 | $28.43 |
| 21-1022 | Healthcare Social Workers | 206 | 222 | 16 | 7.8 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 23 | $30.00 |
| 21-1023 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 436 | 485 | 49 | 11.2 | 14 | 31 | 45 | 50 | $27.31 |
| 21-1029 | Social Workers, All Other | 368 | 393 | 25 | 6.8 | 11 | 26 | 37 | 40 | $35.82 |
| 21-1091 | Health Educators | 306 | 328 | 22 | 7.2 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 38 | $33.49 |
| 21-1092 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 379 | 389 | 10 | 2.6 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 33 | n/a |
| 21-1093 | Social and Human Service Assistants | 765 | 866 | 101 | 13.2 | 33 | 64 | 97 | 107 | $21.03 |
| 21-1094 | Community Health Workers | 126 | 138 | 12 | 9.5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 16 | $27.99 |
| 21-1099 | Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 530 | 585 | 55 | 10.4 | 21 | 42 | 63 | 68 | $19.40 |
| 21-2000 | Religious Workers | 424 | 429 | 5 | 1.2 | 21 | 29 | 50 | 50 | n/a |
| 21-2021 | Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 218 | 218 | 0 | 0.0 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 27 | $29.15 |
| Legal | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 23-0000 | Legal Occupations | 1,986 | 1,838 | -148 | -7.5 | 49 | 81 | 130 | 115 | $44.62 |
| 23-1000 | Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 1,132 | 1,065 | -67 | -5.9 | 22 | 28 | 50 | 43 | n/a |
| 23-1011 | Lawyers | 985 | 923 | -62 | -6.3 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 39 | $55.98 |
| 23-1012 | Judicial Law Clerks | 77 | 75 | -2 | -2.6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 23-1021 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | 42 | 41 | -1 | -2.4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| 23-2000 | Legal Support Workers | 854 | 773 | -81 | -9.5 | 27 | 53 | 80 | 72 | n/a |
| 23-2011 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 530 | 472 | -58 | -10.9 | 17 | 36 | 53 | 47 | $28.27 |
| 23-2093 | Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | 109 | 99 | -10 | -9.2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 8 | $28.12 |
| 23-2099 | Legal Support Workers, All Other | 213 | 200 | -13 | -6.1 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 17 | $32.02 |
| Education, Training, and Library | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 25-0000 | Education, Training, and Library Occupations | 19,215 | 19,078 | -137 | -0.7 | 838 | 953 | 1,791 | 1,777 | $30.19 |
| 25-1000 | Postsecondary Teachers | 2,490 | 2,394 | -96 | -3.9 | 88 | 112 | 200 | 190 | n/a |
| 25-1011 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 397 | 380 | -17 | -4.3 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 30 | $115,570 |
| 25-1021 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 60 | 58 | -2 | -3.3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 25-1022 | Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 145 | 139 | -6 | -4.1 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 11 | n/a |
| 25-1032 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 92 | 88 | -4 | -4.3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | n/a |
| 25-1041 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 40 | 38 | -2 | -5.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 25-1042 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 115 | 110 | -5 | -4.3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | n/a |
| 25-1051 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 52 | 50 | -2 | -3.8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | $86,110 |
| 25-1053 | Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 32 | 30 | -2 | -6.3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| 25-1054 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 26 | 25 | -1 | -3.8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| 25-1061 | Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 28 | 27 | -1 | -3.6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| 25-1065 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 63 | 61 | -2 | -3.2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 25-1066 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 47 | 45 | -2 | -4.3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | $68,810 |
| 25-1071 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 60 | 59 | -1 | -1.7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | $72,230 |
| 25-1072 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 86 | 83 | -3 | -3.5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | $86,970 |
| 25-1081 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 114 | 109 | -5 | -4.4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | $102,870 |
| 25-1082 | Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 38 | 36 | -2 | -5.3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 25-1121 | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 64 | 62 | -2 | -3.1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 25-1122 | Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 28 | 27 | -1 | -3.6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| 25-1123 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 77 | 74 | -3 | -3.9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| 25-1194 | Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 214 | 210 | -4 | -1.9 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 18 | $36.24 |
| 25-1199 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 450 | 431 | -19 | -4.2 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 34 | n/a |
| 25-2000 | Primary, Secondary, and Special Education School Teachers | 6,799 | 6,801 | 2 | 0.0 | 217 | 307 | 524 | 524 | n/a |
| 25-2011 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 702 | 750 | 48 | 6.8 | 29 | 44 | 73 | 78 | $17.76 |
| 25-2012 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 334 | 332 | -2 | -0.6 | 13 | 20 | 33 | 33 | $72,100 |
| 25-2021 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,283 | 2,264 | -19 | -0.8 | 71 | 97 | 168 | 166 | $74,720 |
| 25-2022 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 593 | 589 | -4 | -0.7 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 43 | $80,260 |
| 25-2031 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 1,695 | 1,680 | -15 | -0.9 | 47 | 71 | 118 | 116 | $75,790 |
| 25-2032 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 107 | 106 | -1 | -0.9 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | $81,060 |
| 25-2051 | Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 136 | 138 | 2 | 1.5 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | $70,410 |
| 25-2052 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 296 | 294 | -2 | -0.7 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 22 | $76,310 |
| 25-2053 | Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 88 | 87 | -1 | -1.1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | n/a |
| 25-2054 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 187 | 186 | -1 | -0.5 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 14 | n/a |
| 25-2059 | Special Education Teachers, All Other | 368 | 365 | -3 | -0.8 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 27 | n/a |
| 25-3000 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 3,853 | 3,837 | -16 | -0.4 | 222 | 217 | 439 | 437 | n/a |
| 25-3011 | Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors | 84 | 86 | 2 | 2.4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | n/a |
| 25-3021 | Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 115 | 118 | 3 | 2.6 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | $26.77 |
| 25-4000 | Librarians, Curators, and Archivists | 523 | 513 | -10 | -1.9 | 31 | 28 | 59 | 58 | n/a |
| 25-4012 | Curators | 55 | 53 | -2 | -3.6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | $35.50 |
| 25-4013 | Museum Technicians and Conservators | 61 | 60 | -1 | -1.6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | $22.92 |
| 25-4021 | Librarians | 258 | 253 | -5 | -1.9 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 26 | n/a |
| 25-4031 | Library Technicians | 127 | 123 | -4 | -3.1 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 19 | $22.78 |
| 25-9000 | Other Education, Training, and Library Occupations | 5,550 | 5,533 | -17 | -0.3 | 280 | 289 | 569 | 567 | n/a |
| 25-9031 | Instructional Coordinators | 295 | 298 | 3 | 1.0 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 27 | $35.44 |
| 25-9041 | Teacher Assistants | 4,362 | 4,345 | -17 | -0.4 | 231 | 228 | 459 | 457 | n/a |
| 25-9099 | Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other | 875 | 871 | -4 | -0.5 | 36 | 45 | 81 | 81 | $23.25 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 27-0000 | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 3,823 | 3,798 | -25 | -0.7 | 161 | 291 | 452 | 450 | $25.85 |
| 27-1000 | Art and Design Workers | 828 | 879 | 51 | 6.2 | 31 | 56 | 87 | 92 | n/a |
| 27-1011 | Art Directors | 26 | 28 | 2 | 7.7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | $30.31 |
| 27-1013 | Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 56 | 54 | -2 | -3.6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| 27-1019 | Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 80 | 81 | 1 | 1.3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | $24.76 |
| 27-1023 | Floral Designers | 85 | 95 | 10 | 11.8 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 | $16.14 |
| 27-1024 | Graphic Designers | 134 | 139 | 5 | 3.7 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 14 | $30.49 |
| 27-1026 | Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 298 | 321 | 23 | 7.7 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 33 | $17.72 |
| 27-1029 | Designers, All Other | 70 | 78 | 8 | 11.4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | n/a |
| 27-2000 | Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers | 1,463 | 1,457 | -6 | -0.4 | 78 | 130 | 208 | 207 | n/a |
| 27-2011 | Actors | 50 | 50 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| 27-2012 | Producers and Directors | 118 | 107 | -11 | -9.3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 10 | $25.33 |
| 27-2021 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | 29 | 28 | -1 | -3.4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 27-2022 | Coaches and Scouts | 568 | 571 | 3 | 0.5 | 32 | 51 | 83 | 83 | $48,520 |
| 27-2031 | Dancers | 165 | 149 | -16 | -9.7 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 25 | n/a |
| 27-2042 | Musicians and Singers | 33 | 32 | -1 | -3.0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | n/a |
| 27-2099 | Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 69 | 74 | 5 | 7.2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | n/a |
| 27-3000 | Media and Communication Workers | 1,061 | 1,022 | -39 | -3.7 | 36 | 72 | 108 | 104 | n/a |
| 27-3011 | Radio and Television Announcers | 117 | 91 | -26 | -22.2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 9 | $21.15 |
| 27-3012 | Public Address System and Other Announcers | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 27-3022 | Reporters and Correspondents | 110 | 87 | -23 | -20.9 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 10 | n/a |
| 27-3031 | Public Relations Specialists | 277 | 294 | 17 | 6.1 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 31 | $34.73 |
| 27-3041 | Editors | 81 | 71 | -10 | -12.3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | $25.62 |
| 27-3042 | Technical Writers | 143 | 158 | 15 | 10.5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 16 | $33.70 |
| 27-3043 | Writers and Authors | 40 | 38 | -2 | -5.0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | n/a |
| 27-3091 | Interpreters and Translators | 64 | 66 | 2 | 3.1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | $23.88 |
| 27-3099 | Media and Communication Workers, All Other | 191 | 180 | -11 | -5.8 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 17 | $27.27 |
| 27-4000 | Media and Communication Equipment Workers | 471 | 440 | -31 | -6.6 | 16 | 33 | 49 | 46 | n/a |
| 27-4011 | Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | 180 | 177 | -3 | -1.7 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 19 | $20.41 |
| 27-4012 | Broadcast Technicians | 70 | 55 | -15 | -21.4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | $17.41 |
| 27-4021 | Photographers | 80 | 78 | -2 | -2.5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | $21.66 |
| 27-4032 | Film and Video Editors | 26 | 23 | -3 | -11.5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | $22.31 |
| 27-4099 | Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | 67 | 66 | -1 | -1.5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | n/a |
| Healthcare Practitioner and Technical | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 29-0000 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 16,965 | 18,259 | 1,294 | 7.6 | 452 | 525 | 977 | 1,106 | $50.00 |
| 29-1000 | Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners | 10,826 | 11,632 | 806 | 7.4 | 270 | 277 | 547 | 628 | n/a |
| 29-1011 | Chiropractors | 88 | 96 | 8 | 9.1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | $43.42 |
| 29-1021 | Dentists, General | 226 | 248 | 22 | 9.7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | $116.75 |
| 29-1029 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | 40 | 43 | 3 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | n/a |
| 29-1031 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | 166 | 174 | 8 | 4.8 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 12 | $37.67 |
| 29-1041 | Optometrists | 62 | 67 | 5 | 8.1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | $70.52 |
| 29-1051 | Pharmacists | 346 | 360 | 14 | 4.0 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 17 | $70.69 |
| 29-1061 | Anesthesiologists | 30 | 33 | 3 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | n/a |
| 29-1062 | Family and General Practitioners | 385 | 415 | 30 | 7.8 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 15 | n/a |
| 29-1063 | Internists, General | 106 | 114 | 8 | 7.5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | n/a |
| 29-1064 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 43 | 46 | 3 | 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| 29-1065 | Pediatricians, General | 64 | 69 | 5 | 7.8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| 29-1066 | Psychiatrists | 66 | 69 | 3 | 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| 29-1067 | Surgeons | 27 | 28 | 1 | 3.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a |
| 29-1069 | Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 439 | 475 | 36 | 8.2 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 17 | n/a |
| 29-1071 | Physician Assistants | 437 | 473 | 36 | 8.2 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 30 | $72.32 |
| 29-1122 | Occupational Therapists | 224 | 240 | 16 | 7.1 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 15 | $45.18 |
| 29-1123 | Physical Therapists | 525 | 567 | 42 | 8.0 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 27 | $48.65 |
| 29-1124 | Radiation Therapists | 38 | 41 | 3 | 7.9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| 29-1125 | Recreational Therapists | 150 | 163 | 13 | 8.7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | n/a |
| 29-1126 | Respiratory Therapists | 166 | 176 | 10 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10 | $35.76 |
| 29-1127 | Speech-Language Pathologists | 256 | 271 | 15 | 5.9 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 16 | $41.95 |
| 29-1129 | Therapists, All Other | 160 | 173 | 13 | 8.1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | $25.58 |
| 29-1131 | Veterinarians | 162 | 200 | 38 | 23.5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | $48.08 |
| 29-1141 | Registered Nurses | 5,856 | 6,260 | 404 | 6.9 | 168 | 155 | 323 | 363 | $45.81 |
| 29-1151 | Nurse Anesthetists | 73 | 79 | 6 | 8.2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | n/a |
| 29-1161 | Nurse Midwives | 108 | 119 | 11 | 10.2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | $44.75 |
| 29-1171 | Nurse Practitioners | 348 | 378 | 30 | 8.6 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 22 | $53.01 |
| 29-1181 | Audiologists | 28 | 30 | 2 | 7.1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | $40.58 |
| 29-1199 | Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 173 | 190 | 17 | 9.8 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 10 | n/a |
| 29-2000 | Health Technologists and Technicians | 5,232 | 5,659 | 427 | 8.2 | 160 | 218 | 378 | 421 | n/a |
| 29-2010 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 598 | 643 | 45 | 7.5 | 17 | 22 | 39 | 44 | $33.36 |
| 29-2021 | Dental Hygienists | 670 | 733 | 63 | 9.4 | 29 | 18 | 47 | 53 | n/a |
| 29-2031 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 64 | 69 | 5 | 7.8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | $30.40 |
| 29-2032 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 131 | 142 | 11 | 8.4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | $46.15 |
| 29-2033 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 35 | 38 | 3 | 8.6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| 29-2034 | Radiologic Technologists | 464 | 500 | 36 | 7.8 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 31 | $38.14 |
| 29-2035 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 52 | 56 | 4 | 7.7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | $43.92 |
| 29-2041 | Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 370 | 395 | 25 | 6.8 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 28 | n/a |
| 29-2051 | Dietetic Technicians | 47 | 51 | 4 | 8.5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | $20.12 |
| 29-2052 | Pharmacy Technicians | 490 | 498 | 8 | 1.6 | 14 | 26 | 40 | 41 | $22.32 |
| 29-2053 | Psychiatric Technicians | 307 | 334 | 27 | 8.8 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 29 | $20.35 |
| 29-2055 | Surgical Technologists | 219 | 235 | 16 | 7.3 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 21 | $32.27 |
| 29-2056 | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 188 | 238 | 50 | 26.6 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 22 | $20.35 |
| 29-2057 | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 72 | 78 | 6 | 8.3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | $24.46 |
| 29-2061 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 522 | 573 | 51 | 9.8 | 19 | 23 | 42 | 47 | $32.51 |
| 29-2071 | Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 538 | 578 | 40 | 7.4 | 16 | 19 | 35 | 39 | n/a |
| 29-2081 | Opticians, Dispensing | 152 | 159 | 7 | 4.6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 13 | $27.64 |
| 29-2099 | Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 280 | 302 | 22 | 7.9 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 22 | n/a |
| 29-9000 | Other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 907 | 968 | 61 | 6.7 | 22 | 30 | 52 | 58 | n/a |
| 29-9011 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 449 | 475 | 26 | 5.8 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 29 | n/a |
| 29-9012 | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | 152 | 163 | 11 | 7.2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | n/a |
| 29-9091 | Athletic Trainers | 41 | 44 | 3 | 7.3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| 29-9099 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 263 | 284 | 21 | 8.0 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 17 | n/a |
| Healthcare Support | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 31-0000 | Healthcare Support Occupations | 8,936 | 9,906 | 970 | 10.9 | 465 | 610 | 1,075 | 1,172 | $20.23 |
| 31-1000 | Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides | 3,432 | 3,867 | 435 | 12.7 | 197 | 213 | 410 | 454 | n/a |
| 31-1011 | Home Health Aides | 1,093 | 1,345 | 252 | 23.1 | 66 | 71 | 137 | 162 | n/a |
| 31-1013 | Psychiatric Aides | 149 | 151 | 2 | 1.3 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 17 | n/a |
| 31-1014 | Nursing Assistants | 2,109 | 2,284 | 175 | 8.3 | 118 | 128 | 246 | 264 | n/a |
| 31-1015 | Orderlies | 81 | 87 | 6 | 7.4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 11 | n/a |
| 31-2000 | Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides | 192 | 208 | 16 | 8.3 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 25 | n/a |
| 31-2021 | Physical Therapist Assistants | 90 | 97 | 7 | 7.8 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 13 | $28.48 |
| 31-2022 | Physical Therapist Aides | 76 | 83 | 7 | 9.2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 | $17.91 |
| 31-9000 | Other Healthcare Support Occupations | 5,312 | 5,831 | 519 | 9.8 | 260 | 382 | 642 | 694 | n/a |
| 31-9011 | Massage Therapists | 518 | 560 | 42 | 8.1 | 34 | 29 | 63 | 67 | $37.88 |
| 31-9091 | Dental Assistants | 1,213 | 1,322 | 109 | 9.0 | 59 | 83 | 142 | 153 | $24.63 |
| 31-9092 | Medical Assistants | 1,742 | 1,892 | 150 | 8.6 | 71 | 129 | 200 | 215 | $22.41 |
| 31-9093 | Medical Equipment Preparers | 88 | 92 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | $24.21 |
| 31-9094 | Medical Transcriptionists | 102 | 111 | 9 | 8.8 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 15 | $17.56 |
| 31-9095 | Pharmacy Aides | 34 | 35 | 1 | 2.9 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 31-9096 | Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 265 | 333 | 68 | 25.7 | 16 | 32 | 48 | 55 | $16.21 |
| 31-9097 | Phlebotomists | 130 | 140 | 10 | 7.7 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 15 | $20.80 |
| 31-9099 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 1,220 | 1,346 | 126 | 10.3 | 63 | 83 | 146 | 159 | $25.05 |
| Protective Service | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 33-0000 | Protective Service Occupations | 8,939 | 9,139 | 200 | 2.2 | 399 | 560 | 959 | 979 | $30.12 |
| 33-1000 | First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers | 535 | 526 | -9 | -1.7 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 36 | n/a |
| 33-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 85 | 85 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | $46.97 |
| 33-1012 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 260 | 250 | -10 | -3.8 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 15 | $61.35 |
| 33-1021 | First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers | 145 | 144 | -1 | -0.7 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | $40.36 |
| 33-1099 | First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | 45 | 47 | 2 | 4.4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 33-2000 | Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers | 1,460 | 1,421 | -39 | -2.7 | 27 | 72 | 99 | 95 | n/a |
| 33-2011 | Firefighters | 1,440 | 1,402 | -38 | -2.6 | 26 | 71 | 97 | 93 | $27.39 |
| 33-3000 | Law Enforcement Workers | 2,999 | 2,911 | -88 | -2.9 | 89 | 140 | 229 | 220 | n/a |
| 33-3011 | Bailiffs | 68 | 66 | -2 | -2.9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| 33-3012 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1,283 | 1,243 | -40 | -3.1 | 48 | 63 | 111 | 107 | $32.20 |
| 33-3021 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 104 | 103 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | $60.74 |
| 33-3031 | Fish and Game Wardens | 239 | 236 | -3 | -1.3 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 17 | n/a |
| 33-3051 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 1,283 | 1,242 | -41 | -3.2 | 30 | 58 | 88 | 84 | $42.37 |
| 33-9000 | Other Protective Service Workers | 3,945 | 4,281 | 336 | 8.5 | 268 | 326 | 594 | 628 | n/a |
| 33-9011 | Animal Control Workers | 65 | 63 | -2 | -3.1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | $26.91 |
| 33-9032 | Security Guards | 2,449 | 2,768 | 319 | 13.0 | 133 | 203 | 336 | 368 | $20.90 |
| 33-9091 | Crossing Guards | 61 | 65 | 4 | 6.6 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 10 | $28.36 |
| 33-9092 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service | 526 | 529 | 3 | 0.6 | 69 | 58 | 127 | 127 | $16.86 |
| 33-9093 | Transportation Security Screeners | 540 | 539 | -1 | -0.2 | 22 | 28 | 50 | 50 | $25.75 |
| 33-9099 | Protective Service Workers, All Other | 239 | 245 | 6 | 2.5 | 32 | 27 | 59 | 60 | n/a |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 35-0000 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 26,943 | 29,749 | 2,806 | 10.4 | 2,059 | 2,909 | 4,968 | 5,249 | $14.74 |
| 35-1000 | Supervisors, Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 1,084 | 1,188 | 104 | 9.6 | 43 | 120 | 163 | 173 | n/a |
| 35-1011 | Chefs and Head Cooks | 455 | 506 | 51 | 11.2 | 14 | 48 | 62 | 67 | $25.29 |
| 35-1012 | First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 629 | 682 | 53 | 8.4 | 29 | 72 | 101 | 106 | $19.07 |
| 35-2000 | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 8,339 | 9,237 | 898 | 10.8 | 550 | 822 | 1,372 | 1,462 | n/a |
| 35-2011 | Cooks, Fast Food | 242 | 271 | 29 | 12.0 | 14 | 23 | 37 | 40 | $13.32 |
| 35-2012 | Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 646 | 694 | 48 | 7.4 | 36 | 59 | 95 | 100 | $19.71 |
| 35-2014 | Cooks, Restaurant | 2,547 | 2,867 | 320 | 12.6 | 144 | 239 | 383 | 415 | $14.88 |
| 35-2015 | Cooks, Short Order | 440 | 486 | 46 | 10.5 | 25 | 41 | 66 | 71 | $16.26 |
| 35-2019 | Cooks, All Other | 634 | 683 | 49 | 7.7 | 35 | 58 | 93 | 98 | $16.90 |
| 35-2021 | Food Preparation Workers | 3,818 | 4,224 | 406 | 10.6 | 295 | 401 | 696 | 737 | $15.38 |
| 35-3000 | Food and Beverage Serving Workers | 13,243 | 14,554 | 1,311 | 9.9 | 1,075 | 1,543 | 2,618 | 2,749 | n/a |
| 35-3011 | Bartenders | 1,590 | 1,608 | 18 | 1.1 | 75 | 206 | 281 | 283 | $13.98 |
| 35-3021 | Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | 4,674 | 5,172 | 498 | 10.7 | 393 | 484 | 877 | 927 | n/a |
| 35-3022 | Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop | 2,051 | 2,265 | 214 | 10.4 | 243 | 225 | 468 | 489 | n/a |
| 35-3031 | Waiters and Waitresses | 4,663 | 5,215 | 552 | 11.8 | 343 | 605 | 948 | 1,003 | $12.74 |
| 35-3041 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 265 | 294 | 29 | 10.9 | 21 | 23 | 44 | 47 | $14.30 |
| 35-9000 | Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers | 4,277 | 4,770 | 493 | 11.5 | 391 | 424 | 815 | 864 | n/a |
| 35-9011 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 887 | 981 | 94 | 10.6 | 77 | 83 | 160 | 169 | $13.90 |
| 35-9021 | Dishwashers | 1,535 | 1,724 | 189 | 12.3 | 121 | 137 | 258 | 277 | $12.47 |
| 35-9031 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 994 | 1,113 | 119 | 12.0 | 118 | 124 | 242 | 254 | $12.88 |
| 35-9099 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | 861 | 952 | 91 | 10.6 | 75 | 80 | 155 | 164 | $16.04 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 37-0000 | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 12,025 | 12,597 | 572 | 4.8 | 732 | 885 | 1,617 | 1,674 | $17.98 |
| 37-1000 | Supervisors, Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Workers | 582 | 614 | 32 | 5.5 | 24 | 43 | 67 | 70 | n/a |
| 37-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 484 | 514 | 30 | 6.2 | 21 | 36 | 57 | 60 | $23.52 |
| 37-1012 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 98 | 100 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 10 | $38.85 |
| 37-2000 | Building Cleaning and Pest Control Workers | 9,420 | 9,904 | 484 | 5.1 | 623 | 660 | 1,283 | 1,331 | n/a |
| 37-2011 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,574 | 5,717 | 143 | 2.6 | 345 | 398 | 743 | 757 | $17.24 |
| 37-2012 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,444 | 3,768 | 324 | 9.4 | 255 | 230 | 485 | 517 | $15.78 |
| 37-2019 | Building Cleaning Workers, All Other | 340 | 356 | 16 | 4.7 | 21 | 25 | 46 | 48 | n/a |
| 37-2021 | Pest Control Workers | 62 | 63 | 1 | 1.6 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 9 | n/a |
| 37-3000 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 2,023 | 2,079 | 56 | 2.8 | 85 | 182 | 267 | 273 | n/a |
| 37-3011 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 1,179 | 1,198 | 19 | 1.6 | 49 | 105 | 154 | 156 | $18.09 |
| 37-3012 | Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | n/a |
| 37-3013 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 88 | 87 | -1 | -1.1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | $29.31 |
| 37-3019 | Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | 727 | 765 | 38 | 5.2 | 31 | 66 | 97 | 101 | $19.92 |
| Personal Care and Service | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 39-0000 | Personal Care and Service Occupations | 13,609 | 14,710 | 1,101 | 8.1 | 1,020 | 1,135 | 2,155 | 2,265 | $16.76 |
| 39-1000 | Supervisors, Personal Care and Service Workers | 221 | 229 | 8 | 3.6 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 25 | n/a |
| 39-1010 | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers | 46 | 38 | -8 | -17.4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | n/a |
| 39-1021 | First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 175 | 191 | 16 | 9.1 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 19 | n/a |
| 39-2000 | Animal Care and Service Workers | 509 | 581 | 72 | 14.1 | 37 | 50 | 87 | 94 | n/a |
| 39-2011 | Animal Trainers | 79 | 88 | 9 | 11.4 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 13 | n/a |
| 39-2021 | Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 430 | 493 | 63 | 14.7 | 32 | 43 | 75 | 81 | $16.34 |
| 39-3000 | Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers | 1,509 | 1,437 | -72 | -4.8 | 138 | 160 | 298 | 291 | n/a |
| 39-3011 | Gaming Dealers | 70 | 61 | -9 | -12.9 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 9 | n/a |
| 39-3012 | Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 381 | 332 | -49 | -12.9 | 22 | 34 | 56 | 51 | $15.20 |
| 39-3019 | Gaming Service Workers, All Other | 186 | 164 | -22 | -11.8 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 25 | $15.86 |
| 39-3031 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 303 | 302 | -1 | -0.3 | 40 | 34 | 74 | 74 | $12.20 |
| 39-3091 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 465 | 471 | 6 | 1.3 | 50 | 58 | 108 | 109 | $13.78 |
| 39-3099 | Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | 76 | 77 | 1 | 1.3 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 17 | n/a |
| 39-4000 | Funeral Service Workers | 43 | 55 | 12 | 27.9 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | n/a |
| 39-4021 | Funeral Attendants | 31 | 40 | 9 | 29.0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | n/a |
| 39-5000 | Personal Appearance Workers | 813 | 795 | -18 | -2.2 | 48 | 50 | 98 | 96 | n/a |
| 39-5012 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 633 | 615 | -18 | -2.8 | 38 | 40 | 78 | 76 | $14.17 |
| 39-5092 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | 121 | 120 | -1 | -0.8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | $13.00 |
| 39-5094 | Skincare Specialists | 40 | 41 | 1 | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | $22.71 |
| 39-6000 | Transportation, Tourism, and Lodging Attendants | 301 | 321 | 20 | 6.6 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 47 | n/a |
| 39-6011 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | 187 | 200 | 13 | 7.0 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 29 | $11.83 |
| 39-6012 | Concierges | 114 | 121 | 7 | 6.1 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 18 | n/a |
| 39-7000 | Tour and Travel Guides | 891 | 979 | 88 | 9.9 | 72 | 92 | 164 | 173 | n/a |
| 39-9000 | Other Personal Care and Service Workers | 9,322 | 10,313 | 991 | 10.6 | 696 | 736 | 1,432 | 1,531 | n/a |
| 39-9011 | Childcare Workers | 1,915 | 1,987 | 72 | 3.8 | 144 | 147 | 291 | 298 | $14.40 |
| 39-9021 | Personal Care Aides | 5,313 | 6,102 | 789 | 14.9 | 422 | 374 | 796 | 875 | n/a |
| 39-9031 | Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 727 | 783 | 56 | 7.7 | 45 | 80 | 125 | 131 | $18.81 |
| 39-9032 | Recreation Workers | 745 | 766 | 21 | 2.8 | 45 | 80 | 125 | 127 | $19.95 |
| 39-9041 | Residential Advisors | 77 | 76 | -1 | -1.3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 11 | $18.13 |
| 39-9099 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 545 | 599 | 54 | 9.9 | 36 | 48 | 84 | 89 | n/a |
| Sales and Related | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 41-0000 | Sales and Related Occupations | 29,615 | 30,433 | 818 | 2.8 | 1,794 | 2,650 | 4,444 | 4,526 | $19.32 |
| 41-1000 | Supervisors, Sales Workers | 1,977 | 2,023 | 46 | 2.3 | 69 | 149 | 218 | 223 | n/a |
| 41-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 1,836 | 1,880 | 44 | 2.4 | 64 | 140 | 204 | 208 | $24.74 |
| 41-1012 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 141 | 143 | 2 | 1.4 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 14 | $34.82 |
| 41-2000 | Retail Sales Workers | 22,142 | 22,775 | 633 | 2.9 | 1,502 | 2,050 | 3,552 | 3,615 | n/a |
| 41-2011 | Cashiers | 7,024 | 7,266 | 242 | 3.4 | 638 | 710 | 1,348 | 1,372 | $14.39 |
| 41-2012 | Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 66 | 62 | -4 | -6.1 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | $15.35 |
| 41-2021 | Counter and Rental Clerks | 884 | 928 | 44 | 5.0 | 46 | 70 | 116 | 120 | $18.05 |
| 41-2022 | Parts Salespersons | 756 | 798 | 42 | 5.6 | 32 | 62 | 94 | 98 | $22.25 |
| 41-2031 | Retail Salespersons | 13,412 | 13,721 | 309 | 2.3 | 780 | 1,202 | 1,982 | 2,013 | $16.11 |
| 41-3000 | Sales Representatives, Services | 1,686 | 1,671 | -15 | -0.9 | 55 | 145 | 200 | 198 | n/a |
| 41-3011 | Advertising Sales Agents | 252 | 247 | -5 | -2.0 | 8 | 26 | 34 | 34 | $24.36 |
| 41-3021 | Insurance Sales Agents | 337 | 327 | -10 | -3.0 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 31 | $32.41 |
| 41-3031 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 165 | 160 | -5 | -3.0 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 14 | $33.08 |
| 41-3041 | Travel Agents | 140 | 146 | 6 | 4.3 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 20 | $22.34 |
| 41-3099 | Sales Representatives, Services, All Other | 792 | 791 | -1 | -0.1 | 23 | 77 | 100 | 100 | n/a |
| 41-4000 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 1,430 | 1,457 | 27 | 1.9 | 44 | 108 | 152 | 155 | n/a |
| 41-4011 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 268 | 268 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 28 | $40.59 |
| 41-4012 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 1,162 | 1,189 | 27 | 2.3 | 36 | 88 | 124 | 127 | $29.48 |
| 41-9000 | Other Sales and Related Workers | 2,380 | 2,507 | 127 | 5.3 | 124 | 198 | 322 | 335 | n/a |
| 41-9011 | Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 283 | 338 | 55 | 19.4 | 31 | 22 | 53 | 58 | $17.05 |
| 41-9012 | Models | 33 | 32 | -1 | -3.0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 41-9021 | Real Estate Brokers | 42 | 41 | -1 | -2.4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | $34.76 |
| 41-9022 | Real Estate Sales Agents | 186 | 187 | 1 | 0.5 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 17 | $36.47 |
| 41-9031 | Sales Engineers | 53 | 54 | 1 | 1.9 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| 41-9041 | Telemarketers | 50 | 48 | -2 | -4.0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | n/a |
| 41-9091 | Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers | 50 | 54 | 4 | 8.0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| 41-9099 | Sales and Related Workers, All Other | 1,683 | 1,753 | 70 | 4.2 | 74 | 150 | 224 | 231 | $15.70 |
| Office and Administrative Support | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 43-0000 | Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 51,029 | 52,919 | 1,890 | 3.7 | 2,539 | 3,548 | 6,087 | 6,276 | $22.64 |
| 43-1000 | Supervisors, Office and Administrative Support Workers | 2,062 | 2,151 | 89 | 4.3 | 79 | 142 | 221 | 230 | n/a |
| 43-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 2,062 | 2,151 | 89 | 4.3 | 79 | 142 | 221 | 230 | $32.18 |
| 43-2000 | Communications Equipment Operators | 275 | 301 | 26 | 9.5 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 38 | n/a |
| 43-2011 | Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | 207 | 225 | 18 | 8.7 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 28 | $16.95 |
| 43-2021 | Telephone Operators | 55 | 61 | 6 | 10.9 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | n/a |
| 43-3000 | Financial Clerks | 9,100 | 9,443 | 343 | 3.8 | 482 | 582 | 1,064 | 1,098 | n/a |
| 43-3011 | Bill and Account Collectors | 359 | 360 | 1 | 0.3 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 43 | $25.18 |
| 43-3021 | Billing and Posting Clerks | 1,375 | 1,484 | 109 | 7.9 | 59 | 96 | 155 | 166 | $23.71 |
| 43-3031 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 4,765 | 5,025 | 260 | 5.5 | 298 | 273 | 571 | 597 | $23.66 |
| 43-3041 | Gaming Cage Workers | 52 | 45 | -7 | -13.5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | n/a |
| 43-3051 | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | 486 | 520 | 34 | 7.0 | 24 | 32 | 56 | 59 | $25.08 |
| 43-3061 | Procurement Clerks | 281 | 289 | 8 | 2.8 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 31 | $25.24 |
| 43-3071 | Tellers | 1,125 | 1,080 | -45 | -4.0 | 54 | 79 | 133 | 128 | $17.01 |
| 43-3099 | Financial Clerks, All Other | 657 | 640 | -17 | -2.6 | 21 | 49 | 70 | 68 | $23.84 |
| 43-4000 | Information and Record Clerks | 12,061 | 12,486 | 425 | 3.5 | 620 | 943 | 1,563 | 1,606 | n/a |
| 43-4021 | Correspondence Clerks | 32 | 29 | -3 | -9.4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 43-4031 | Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | 567 | 550 | -17 | -3.0 | 25 | 27 | 52 | 50 | $25.49 |
| 43-4041 | Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 43-4051 | Customer Service Representatives | 2,617 | 2,663 | 46 | 1.8 | 127 | 225 | 352 | 357 | $19.73 |
| 43-4061 | Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | 681 | 675 | -6 | -0.9 | 26 | 38 | 64 | 63 | $26.62 |
| 43-4071 | File Clerks | 522 | 548 | 26 | 5.0 | 31 | 35 | 66 | 69 | $18.38 |
| 43-4081 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 973 | 1,071 | 98 | 10.1 | 56 | 117 | 173 | 183 | $12.86 |
| 43-4111 | Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | 93 | 108 | 15 | 16.1 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 14 | n/a |
| 43-4121 | Library Assistants, Clerical | 386 | 373 | -13 | -3.4 | 30 | 27 | 57 | 56 | $18.30 |
| 43-4131 | Loan Interviewers and Clerks | 317 | 307 | -10 | -3.2 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 31 | $22.95 |
| 43-4141 | New Accounts Clerks | 37 | 38 | 1 | 2.7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | $18.34 |
| 43-4151 | Order Clerks | 275 | 283 | 8 | 2.9 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 33 | $21.09 |
| 43-4161 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 544 | 573 | 29 | 5.3 | 20 | 43 | 63 | 66 | $24.07 |
| 43-4171 | Receptionists and Information Clerks | 3,063 | 3,287 | 224 | 7.3 | 185 | 242 | 427 | 449 | $17.41 |
| 43-4181 | Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | 1,049 | 1,061 | 12 | 1.1 | 44 | 76 | 120 | 121 | $21.94 |
| 43-4199 | Information and Record Clerks, All Other | 858 | 873 | 15 | 1.7 | 42 | 58 | 100 | 102 | $23.32 |
| 43-5000 | Material Recording, Scheduling, Dispatching, and Distributing Workers | 6,872 | 7,073 | 201 | 2.9 | 291 | 481 | 772 | 792 | n/a |
| 43-5011 | Cargo and Freight Agents | 724 | 726 | 2 | 0.3 | 26 | 43 | 69 | 69 | $21.29 |
| 43-5021 | Couriers and Messengers | 275 | 275 | 0 | 0.0 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 26 | $17.50 |
| 43-5031 | Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers | 393 | 380 | -13 | -3.3 | 14 | 23 | 37 | 36 | $29.64 |
| 43-5032 | Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | 621 | 653 | 32 | 5.2 | 22 | 38 | 60 | 63 | $28.84 |
| 43-5041 | Meter Readers, Utilities | 53 | 53 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | $31.83 |
| 43-5051 | Postal Service Clerks | 427 | 421 | -6 | -1.4 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 32 | $22.10 |
| 43-5061 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | 418 | 442 | 24 | 5.7 | 14 | 31 | 45 | 47 | $26.03 |
| 43-5071 | Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks | 1,148 | 1,203 | 55 | 4.8 | 39 | 77 | 116 | 122 | $22.01 |
| 43-5081 | Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 2,769 | 2,872 | 103 | 3.7 | 143 | 233 | 376 | 386 | n/a |
| 43-5111 | Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | 44 | 48 | 4 | 9.1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 43-6000 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 7,957 | 8,234 | 277 | 3.5 | 415 | 491 | 906 | 934 | n/a |
| 43-6011 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 3,209 | 3,353 | 144 | 4.5 | 168 | 199 | 367 | 381 | $29.52 |
| 43-6012 | Legal Secretaries | 394 | 345 | -49 | -12.4 | 19 | 22 | 41 | 36 | $24.81 |
| 43-6013 | Medical Secretaries | 767 | 836 | 69 | 9.0 | 41 | 49 | 90 | 97 | $19.61 |
| 43-6014 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,587 | 3,700 | 113 | 3.2 | 187 | 221 | 408 | 419 | $21.40 |
| 43-9000 | Other Office and Administrative Support Workers | 12,702 | 13,231 | 529 | 4.2 | 637 | 889 | 1,526 | 1,579 | n/a |
| 43-9011 | Computer Operators | 184 | 196 | 12 | 6.5 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 24 | n/a |
| 43-9021 | Data Entry Keyers | 220 | 242 | 22 | 10.0 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 28 | $17.88 |
| 43-9022 | Word Processors and Typists | 70 | 69 | -1 | -1.4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | $21.27 |
| 43-9031 | Desktop Publishers | 27 | 26 | -1 | -3.7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 43-9041 | Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 236 | 223 | -13 | -5.5 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 21 | $27.54 |
| 43-9051 | Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | 119 | 121 | 2 | 1.7 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 14 | $17.95 |
| 43-9061 | Office Clerks, General | 6,303 | 6,568 | 265 | 4.2 | 360 | 411 | 771 | 798 | $21.34 |
| 43-9071 | Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | 40 | 40 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 43-9111 | Statistical Assistants | 40 | 41 | 1 | 2.5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 43-9199 | Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 5,459 | 5,701 | 242 | 4.4 | 235 | 414 | 649 | 673 | $24.76 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 45-0000 | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 1,698 | 2,185 | 487 | 28.7 | 74 | 239 | 313 | 362 | $24.31 |
| 45-1000 | Supervisors, Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 103 | 110 | 7 | 6.8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 17 | n/a |
| 45-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 103 | 110 | 7 | 6.8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 17 | $23.99 |
| 45-2000 | Agricultural Workers | 847 | 1,294 | 447 | 52.8 | 42 | 132 | 174 | 219 | n/a |
| 45-2011 | Agricultural Inspectors | 25 | 26 | 1 | 4.0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | n/a |
| 45-2092 | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 563 | 972 | 409 | 72.6 | 30 | 95 | 125 | 166 | $15.72 |
| 45-2093 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 104 | 115 | 11 | 10.6 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 19 | $23.66 |
| 45-2099 | Agricultural Workers, All Other | 130 | 151 | 21 | 16.2 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 25 | n/a |
| 45-3000 | Fishing and Hunting Workers | 553 | 596 | 43 | 7.8 | 21 | 71 | 92 | 96 | n/a |
| 45-3011 | Fishers and Related Fishing Workers | 530 | 571 | 41 | 7.7 | 20 | 68 | 88 | 92 | n/a |
| 45-4000 | Forest, Conservation, and Logging Workers | 195 | 185 | -10 | -5.1 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 30 | n/a |
| 45-4011 | Forest and Conservation Workers | 42 | 48 | 6 | 14.3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 9 | n/a |
| 45-4021 | Fallers | 60 | 52 | -8 | -13.3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | n/a |
| 45-4022 | Logging Equipment Operators | 62 | 55 | -7 | -11.3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | $32.52 |
| Construction and Extraction | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 47-0000 | Construction and Extraction Occupations | 20,485 | 22,518 | 2,033 | 9.9 | 698 | 1,805 | 2,503 | 2,706 | $32.33 |
| 47-1000 | Supervisors, Construction and Extraction Workers | 740 | 829 | 89 | 12.0 | 23 | 58 | 81 | 90 | n/a |
| 47-1011 | Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 740 | 829 | 89 | 12.0 | 23 | 58 | 81 | 90 | $42.51 |
| 47-2000 | Construction Trades Workers | 13,889 | 15,090 | 1,201 | 8.6 | 464 | 1,142 | 1,606 | 1,726 | n/a |
| 47-2011 | Boilermakers | 64 | 72 | 8 | 12.5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | $38.99 |
| 47-2031 | Carpenters | 2,162 | 2,467 | 305 | 14.1 | 72 | 167 | 239 | 270 | $31.75 |
| 47-2041 | Carpet Installers | 49 | 52 | 3 | 6.1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | $21.98 |
| 47-2042 | Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | 27 | 29 | 2 | 7.4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 47-2051 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 160 | 173 | 13 | 8.1 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 19 | $26.51 |
| 47-2061 | Construction Laborers | 3,629 | 3,960 | 331 | 9.1 | 127 | 295 | 422 | 455 | $25.50 |
| 47-2071 | Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | 97 | 102 | 5 | 5.2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | $22.71 |
| 47-2072 | Pile-Driver Operators | 83 | 96 | 13 | 15.7 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 11 | n/a |
| 47-2073 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 2,788 | 2,951 | 163 | 5.8 | 97 | 233 | 330 | 346 | $32.96 |
| 47-2081 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 94 | 101 | 7 | 7.4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 11 | $24.90 |
| 47-2111 | Electricians | 1,769 | 1,901 | 132 | 7.5 | 56 | 156 | 212 | 225 | $35.69 |
| 47-2121 | Glaziers | 128 | 135 | 7 | 5.5 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 16 | $27.97 |
| 47-2131 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 109 | 119 | 10 | 9.2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 14 | n/a |
| 47-2132 | Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 88 | 93 | 5 | 5.7 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10 | $38.91 |
| 47-2141 | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 460 | 495 | 35 | 7.6 | 17 | 32 | 49 | 52 | $29.16 |
| 47-2151 | Pipelayers | 27 | 29 | 2 | 7.4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 47-2152 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 1,307 | 1,411 | 104 | 8.0 | 40 | 111 | 151 | 161 | $42.38 |
| 47-2181 | Roofers | 219 | 234 | 15 | 6.8 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 26 | $27.71 |
| 47-2211 | Sheet Metal Workers | 353 | 370 | 17 | 4.8 | 11 | 28 | 39 | 41 | $38.73 |
| 47-2221 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 157 | 171 | 14 | 8.9 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 21 | $36.93 |
| 47-3000 | Helpers, Construction Trades | 1,284 | 1,388 | 104 | 8.1 | 44 | 137 | 181 | 191 | n/a |
| 47-3011 | Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | 38 | 40 | 2 | 5.3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 47-3012 | Helpers--Carpenters | 323 | 355 | 32 | 9.9 | 11 | 35 | 46 | 49 | $18.31 |
| 47-3013 | Helpers--Electricians | 169 | 182 | 13 | 7.7 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 25 | n/a |
| 47-3014 | Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | 68 | 72 | 4 | 5.9 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 9 | n/a |
| 47-3015 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 150 | 164 | 14 | 9.3 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 22 | $20.93 |
| 47-3016 | Helpers--Roofers | 47 | 50 | 3 | 6.4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | $20.51 |
| 47-3019 | Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | 489 | 525 | 36 | 7.4 | 17 | 52 | 69 | 73 | $23.45 |
| 47-4000 | Other Construction and Related Workers | 1,521 | 1,623 | 102 | 6.7 | 64 | 127 | 191 | 201 | n/a |
| 47-4011 | Construction and Building Inspectors | 276 | 305 | 29 | 10.5 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 39 | $43.39 |
| 47-4031 | Fence Erectors | 55 | 57 | 2 | 3.6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| 47-4041 | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 412 | 451 | 39 | 9.5 | 18 | 36 | 54 | 58 | $28.64 |
| 47-4051 | Highway Maintenance Workers | 136 | 136 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 15 | $28.06 |
| 47-4061 | Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators | 73 | 74 | 1 | 1.4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | n/a |
| 47-4071 | Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | 88 | 93 | 5 | 5.7 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 12 | n/a |
| 47-4090 | Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers | 465 | 489 | 24 | 5.2 | 16 | 43 | 59 | 61 | $23.07 |
| 47-5000 | Extraction Workers | 3,051 | 3,588 | 537 | 17.6 | 103 | 341 | 444 | 498 | n/a |
| 47-5011 | Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | 47 | 62 | 15 | 31.9 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | $33.50 |
| 47-5012 | Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | 163 | 192 | 29 | 17.8 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 28 | $38.38 |
| 47-5013 | Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining | 993 | 1,074 | 81 | 8.2 | 29 | 117 | 146 | 154 | n/a |
| 47-5021 | Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | 163 | 193 | 30 | 18.4 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 26 | n/a |
| 47-5031 | Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters | 45 | 53 | 8 | 17.8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | n/a |
| 47-5042 | Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators | 32 | 40 | 8 | 25.0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | n/a |
| 47-5049 | Mining Machine Operators, All Other | 585 | 750 | 165 | 28.2 | 23 | 60 | 83 | 100 | n/a |
| 47-5071 | Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 464 | 528 | 64 | 13.8 | 14 | 51 | 65 | 71 | $24.12 |
| 47-5081 | Helpers--Extraction Workers | 133 | 166 | 33 | 24.8 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 23 | $23.40 |
| 47-5099 | Extraction Workers, All Other | 385 | 477 | 92 | 23.9 | 14 | 43 | 57 | 66 | n/a |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 49-0000 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 15,831 | 16,611 | 780 | 4.9 | 520 | 1,073 | 1,593 | 1,671 | $30.54 |
| 49-1000 | Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 672 | 720 | 48 | 7.1 | 22 | 42 | 64 | 69 | n/a |
| 49-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 672 | 720 | 48 | 7.1 | 22 | 42 | 64 | 69 | $43.88 |
| 49-2000 | Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 1,734 | 1,749 | 15 | 0.9 | 44 | 135 | 179 | 180 | n/a |
| 49-2011 | Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 127 | 133 | 6 | 4.7 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 15 | $23.17 |
| 49-2021 | Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 81 | 78 | -3 | -3.7 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 9 | $31.49 |
| 49-2022 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 770 | 752 | -18 | -2.3 | 21 | 63 | 84 | 82 | $38.37 |
| 49-2091 | Avionics Technicians | 116 | 113 | -3 | -2.6 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | $33.17 |
| 49-2092 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 28 | 30 | 2 | 7.1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 49-2093 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 32 | 31 | -1 | -3.1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 49-2094 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | 294 | 307 | 13 | 4.4 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 27 | $37.27 |
| 49-2095 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | 118 | 120 | 2 | 1.7 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10 | $45.57 |
| 49-2098 | Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | 132 | 150 | 18 | 13.6 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 19 | $34.84 |
| 49-3000 | Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 5,787 | 6,137 | 350 | 6.0 | 171 | 390 | 561 | 596 | n/a |
| 49-3011 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1,476 | 1,504 | 28 | 1.9 | 40 | 82 | 122 | 125 | $32.45 |
| 49-3021 | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 331 | 360 | 29 | 8.8 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 36 | $25.91 |
| 49-3022 | Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 68 | 74 | 6 | 8.8 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | $19.15 |
| 49-3023 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 1,731 | 1,829 | 98 | 5.7 | 48 | 125 | 173 | 183 | $25.24 |
| 49-3031 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 701 | 747 | 46 | 6.6 | 20 | 47 | 67 | 72 | $30.63 |
| 49-3042 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 822 | 910 | 88 | 10.7 | 27 | 59 | 86 | 95 | $36.57 |
| 49-3043 | Rail Car Repairers | 55 | 61 | 6 | 10.9 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | n/a |
| 49-3051 | Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 70 | 77 | 7 | 10.0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | $22.03 |
| 49-3052 | Motorcycle Mechanics | 42 | 44 | 2 | 4.8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | $18.44 |
| 49-3053 | Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 120 | 136 | 16 | 13.3 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 15 | $21.65 |
| 49-3092 | Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 46 | 49 | 3 | 6.5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | $24.42 |
| 49-3093 | Tire Repairers and Changers | 302 | 321 | 19 | 6.3 | 9 | 25 | 34 | 36 | $15.17 |
| 49-9000 | Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 7,638 | 8,005 | 367 | 4.8 | 283 | 506 | 789 | 826 | n/a |
| 49-9012 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | 112 | 118 | 6 | 5.4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 11 | n/a |
| 49-9021 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 341 | 365 | 24 | 7.0 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 37 | $38.28 |
| 49-9031 | Home Appliance Repairers | 36 | 35 | -1 | -2.8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | $21.53 |
| 49-9041 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 360 | 400 | 40 | 11.1 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 39 | $31.68 |
| 49-9043 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 285 | 309 | 24 | 8.4 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 29 | $30.62 |
| 49-9044 | Millwrights | 155 | 190 | 35 | 22.6 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 18 | $33.56 |
| 49-9051 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 383 | 387 | 4 | 1.0 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 32 | $45.77 |
| 49-9052 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 231 | 228 | -3 | -1.3 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 25 | $33.45 |
| 49-9062 | Medical Equipment Repairers | 39 | 38 | -1 | -2.6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | $32.18 |
| 49-9069 | Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | 63 | 66 | 3 | 4.8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | n/a |
| 49-9071 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 3,607 | 3,762 | 155 | 4.3 | 129 | 228 | 357 | 372 | $25.60 |
| 49-9091 | Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | 56 | 55 | -1 | -1.8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| 49-9092 | Commercial Divers | 29 | 36 | 7 | 24.1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | $48.14 |
| 49-9094 | Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | 41 | 46 | 5 | 12.2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | n/a |
| 49-9096 | Riggers | 34 | 38 | 4 | 11.8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | $32.64 |
| 49-9098 | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 831 | 883 | 52 | 6.3 | 46 | 64 | 110 | 115 | $21.77 |
| 49-9099 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | 982 | 996 | 14 | 1.4 | 39 | 67 | 106 | 107 | $37.95 |
| Production | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 51-0000 | Production Occupations | 14,131 | 15,170 | 1,039 | 7.4 | 571 | 1,169 | 1,740 | 1,844 | $24.57 |
| 51-1000 | Supervisors, Production Workers | 619 | 674 | 55 | 8.9 | 21 | 46 | 67 | 72 | n/a |
| 51-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 619 | 674 | 55 | 8.9 | 21 | 46 | 67 | 72 | $36.68 |
| 51-2000 | Assemblers and Fabricators | 211 | 232 | 21 | 10.0 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 27 | n/a |
| 51-2091 | Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 36 | 40 | 4 | 11.1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 51-2098 | Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers | 132 | 141 | 9 | 6.8 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 17 | n/a |
| 51-3000 | Food Processing Workers | 7,333 | 7,960 | 627 | 8.6 | 326 | 631 | 957 | 1,020 | n/a |
| 51-3011 | Bakers | 389 | 426 | 37 | 9.5 | 24 | 32 | 56 | 60 | $16.14 |
| 51-3021 | Butchers and Meat Cutters | 241 | 251 | 10 | 4.1 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 31 | $23.78 |
| 51-3022 | Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 6,375 | 6,893 | 518 | 8.1 | 272 | 548 | 820 | 872 | $16.05 |
| 51-3092 | Food Batchmakers | 225 | 270 | 45 | 20.0 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 42 | $19.26 |
| 51-3093 | Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 28 | 34 | 6 | 21.4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | n/a |
| 51-3099 | Food Processing Workers, All Other | 53 | 61 | 8 | 15.1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | n/a |
| 51-4000 | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 923 | 1,006 | 83 | 9.0 | 24 | 78 | 102 | 110 | n/a |
| 51-4031 | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 31 | 27 | -4 | -12.9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 51-4035 | Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 25 | 31 | 6 | 24.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | n/a |
| 51-4041 | Machinists | 178 | 196 | 18 | 10.1 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 21 | $30.90 |
| 51-4121 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 590 | 639 | 49 | 8.3 | 16 | 52 | 68 | 73 | $34.55 |
| 51-5100 | Printing Workers | 171 | 149 | -22 | -12.9 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 18 | n/a |
| 51-5112 | Printing Press Operators | 85 | 74 | -11 | -12.9 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 8 | $20.19 |
| 51-5113 | Print Binding and Finishing Workers | 63 | 56 | -7 | -11.1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | $15.04 |
| 51-6000 | Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers | 669 | 619 | -50 | -7.5 | 40 | 44 | 84 | 79 | n/a |
| 51-6011 | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 510 | 479 | -31 | -6.1 | 31 | 35 | 66 | 63 | $15.06 |
| 51-6021 | Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 30 | 25 | -5 | -16.7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | n/a |
| 51-6031 | Sewing Machine Operators | 54 | 50 | -4 | -7.4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| 51-7000 | Woodworkers | 136 | 140 | 4 | 2.9 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 16 | n/a |
| 51-7011 | Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 47 | 51 | 4 | 8.5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 51-7041 | Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 42 | 44 | 2 | 4.8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | $15.84 |
| 51-7099 | Woodworkers, All Other | 29 | 28 | -1 | -3.4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | n/a |
| 51-8000 | Plant and System Operators | 1,899 | 1,952 | 53 | 2.8 | 48 | 145 | 193 | 198 | n/a |
| 51-8012 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 48 | 49 | 1 | 2.1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | $39.30 |
| 51-8013 | Power Plant Operators | 472 | 473 | 1 | 0.2 | 10 | 34 | 44 | 44 | $35.92 |
| 51-8021 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | 112 | 123 | 11 | 9.8 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 14 | $35.72 |
| 51-8031 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 494 | 516 | 22 | 4.5 | 15 | 30 | 45 | 47 | $31.82 |
| 51-8092 | Gas Plant Operators | 79 | 84 | 5 | 6.3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 10 | $32.18 |
| 51-8093 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 398 | 376 | -22 | -5.5 | 9 | 34 | 43 | 41 | $39.97 |
| 51-8099 | Plant and System Operators, All Other | 284 | 319 | 35 | 12.3 | 7 | 26 | 33 | 36 | $28.93 |
| 51-9000 | Other Production Occupations | 2,170 | 2,438 | 268 | 12.4 | 89 | 187 | 276 | 303 | n/a |
| 51-9012 | Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 59 | 97 | 38 | 64.4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 13 | $25.83 |
| 51-9021 | Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 75 | 94 | 19 | 25.3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 12 | n/a |
| 51-9023 | Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 28 | 44 | 16 | 57.1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | n/a |
| 51-9032 | Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 37 | 40 | 3 | 8.1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 51-9061 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 224 | 254 | 30 | 13.4 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 32 | $34.43 |
| 51-9081 | Dental Laboratory Technicians | 58 | 64 | 6 | 10.3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | $22.10 |
| 51-9111 | Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 78 | 111 | 33 | 42.3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | $16.86 |
| 51-9122 | Painters, Transportation Equipment | 59 | 66 | 7 | 11.9 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | n/a |
| 51-9151 | Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators | 52 | 54 | 2 | 3.8 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | n/a |
| 51-9198 | Helpers--Production Workers | 160 | 174 | 14 | 8.8 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 26 | $16.85 |
| 51-9199 | Production Workers, All Other | 1,180 | 1,266 | 86 | 7.3 | 46 | 96 | 142 | 151 | $26.27 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | ||||||||||
| Employment | Occupational separations, annual average |
Openings, annual average | Alaska Mean Wage* | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | Occupation Title | 2018 | 2028 | Growth | Percent Change | Labor force exits |
Occupation transfers |
Total | ||
| 53-0000 | Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 25,846 | 27,221 | 1,375 | 5.3 | 1,188 | 2,024 | 3,212 | 3,350 | $28.53 |
| 53-1000 | Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving Workers | 865 | 919 | 54 | 6.2 | 28 | 67 | 95 | 100 | n/a |
| 53-1011 | Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 180 | 192 | 12 | 6.7 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 21 | n/a |
| 53-1048 | First-line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 685 | 727 | 42 | 6.1 | 22 | 53 | 75 | 79 | n/a |
| 53-2000 | Air Transportation Workers | 3,994 | 4,076 | 82 | 2.1 | 122 | 290 | 412 | 420 | n/a |
| 53-2011 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2,083 | 2,163 | 80 | 3.8 | 59 | 157 | 216 | 224 | $180,100 |
| 53-2012 | Commercial Pilots | 932 | 939 | 7 | 0.8 | 26 | 69 | 95 | 96 | $123,540 |
| 53-2021 | Air Traffic Controllers | 448 | 447 | -1 | -0.2 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 42 | $55.43 |
| 53-2022 | Airfield Operations Specialists | 68 | 69 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | n/a |
| 53-2031 | Flight Attendants | 463 | 458 | -5 | -1.1 | 24 | 28 | 52 | 52 | n/a |
| 53-3000 | Motor Vehicle Operators | 7,699 | 8,318 | 619 | 8.0 | 431 | 523 | 954 | 1,016 | n/a |
| 53-3021 | Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 977 | 1,032 | 55 | 5.6 | 78 | 49 | 127 | 132 | n/a |
| 53-3022 | Bus Drivers, School or Special Client | 1,133 | 1,224 | 91 | 8.0 | 91 | 57 | 148 | 157 | n/a |
| 53-3031 | Driver/Sales Workers | 785 | 867 | 82 | 10.4 | 34 | 60 | 94 | 102 | $17.56 |
| 53-3032 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,767 | 2,994 | 227 | 8.2 | 119 | 209 | 328 | 351 | $28.70 |
| 53-3033 | Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers | 1,514 | 1,648 | 134 | 8.9 | 65 | 115 | 180 | 193 | $24.25 |
| 53-3041 | Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs | 208 | 225 | 17 | 8.2 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 26 | n/a |
| 53-3099 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | 311 | 324 | 13 | 4.2 | 32 | 21 | 53 | 54 | n/a |
| 53-4000 | Rail Transportation Workers | 134 | 138 | 4 | 3.0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 13 | n/a |
| 53-4011 | Locomotive Engineers | 67 | 69 | 2 | 3.0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| 53-4021 | Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 53-4031 | Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | 33 | 34 | 1 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | n/a |
| 53-5000 | Water Transportation Workers | 1,669 | 1,750 | 81 | 4.9 | 48 | 142 | 190 | 198 | n/a |
| 53-5011 | Sailors and Marine Oilers | 727 | 759 | 32 | 4.4 | 22 | 70 | 92 | 95 | $23.73 |
| 53-5021 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | 642 | 681 | 39 | 6.1 | 17 | 45 | 62 | 66 | $45.57 |
| 53-5022 | Motorboat Operators | 33 | 36 | 3 | 9.1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 53-5031 | Ship Engineers | 267 | 274 | 7 | 2.6 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 34 | $35.73 |
| 53-6000 | Other Transportation Workers | 2,146 | 2,230 | 84 | 3.9 | 110 | 155 | 265 | 273 | n/a |
| 53-6021 | Parking Lot Attendants | 122 | 135 | 13 | 10.7 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 21 | $14.41 |
| 53-6031 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | 249 | 256 | 7 | 2.8 | 11 | 26 | 37 | 38 | $16.39 |
| 53-6051 | Transportation Inspectors | 194 | 193 | -1 | -0.5 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 20 | $52.37 |
| 53-6061 | Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants | 683 | 716 | 33 | 4.8 | 55 | 37 | 92 | 95 | $21.74 |
| 53-6099 | Transportation Workers, All Other | 883 | 915 | 32 | 3.6 | 31 | 64 | 95 | 98 | n/a |
| 53-7000 | Material Moving Workers | 9,339 | 9,790 | 451 | 4.8 | 445 | 838 | 1,283 | 1,328 | n/a |
| 53-7021 | Crane and Tower Operators | 81 | 87 | 6 | 7.4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 11 | $34.37 |
| 53-7032 | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators | 231 | 251 | 20 | 8.7 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 31 | n/a |
| 53-7041 | Hoist and Winch Operators | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | n/a |
| 53-7051 | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 344 | 370 | 26 | 7.6 | 11 | 29 | 40 | 43 | $26.04 |
| 53-7061 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 728 | 796 | 68 | 9.3 | 38 | 73 | 111 | 118 | $14.71 |
| 53-7062 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,207 | 4,453 | 246 | 5.8 | 196 | 406 | 602 | 627 | $21.02 |
| 53-7063 | Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 38 | 35 | -3 | -7.9 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | n/a |
| 53-7064 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | 595 | 627 | 32 | 5.4 | 37 | 51 | 88 | 91 | $17.01 |
| 53-7071 | Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | 90 | 93 | 3 | 3.3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 11 | n/a |
| 53-7072 | Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | 34 | 36 | 2 | 5.9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | $29.34 |
| 53-7081 | Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | 269 | 271 | 2 | 0.7 | 15 | 23 | 38 | 38 | $22.08 |
| 53-7121 | Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | 204 | 202 | -2 | -1.0 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 26 | n/a |
| 53-7199 | Material Moving Workers, All Other | 2,448 | 2,492 | 44 | 1.8 | 118 | 193 | 311 | 315 | $23.68 |
*2019 Alaska mean wage. For most occupations, the average wage estimate is expressed as an hourly wage. Workers in some occupations, such as teachers, typically do not work year-round and are paid salaries rather than an hourly wage. For these occupations, the average wage estimate is expressed as an average annual wage.