Economists Salary in Alaska
Economists in Alaska earn a median of $111,040 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $111,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,110; the top 10% earn over $141,270. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Environmental Economists$111,040 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$77,070 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$84,110 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$70,560 median in Alaska
- Management Analysts$100,190 median in Alaska
Economists pay in Alaska
How much do economists make in Alaska?
The median is $111,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,110 and the top 10% earn over $141,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 40 (−11% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.