Lawyers Salary in Alaska
Lawyers in Alaska earn a median of $149,940 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $149,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,120
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,230; the top 10% earn over $281,780. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Labor Relations Specialists$77,870 median in Alaska
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$183,310 median in Alaska
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$76,430 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$79,160 median in Alaska
- Compliance Managers$127,950 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Management Analysts$100,190 median in Alaska
Lawyers pay in Alaska
How much do lawyers make in Alaska?
The median is $149,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,230 and the top 10% earn over $281,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.