Best jobs in Fairbanks, AK

The best-scoring occupations in the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Wages here are local to Fairbanks, AK (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Fairbanks, AK pay compares to the nation
$144,300 vs $132,300 · +9.1%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Compare · Alabama·Alaska·Arizona
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
—†
+2.7%
1,000
100†
02
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
600
91†
03
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
2,700
87†
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$144,300
+40.1%
80
29,500
85
05
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
—†
+5.4%
300
84†
06
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
—†
+3.3%
2,100
83†
07
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
900
83†
08
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
—†
+2.5%
9,600
79†
09
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
—†
+2.7%
3,300
73†
10
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$42,550
+17.0%
590
765,800
69
11
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
40
23,400
64†
12
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$131,310
+23.2%
170
62,100
63
13
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$30,170
+6.1%
800
904,300
62
14
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$114,990
+28.5%
40
16,000
62
15
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$40,850
+8.5%
840
472,300
60
16
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$164,910
+20.4%
70
12,000
60
17
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1221
—†
+0.8%
1,200
58†
18
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
9,600
57†
19
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$37,550
-0.5%
1,040
555,800
56
20
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011
—†
+3.9%
11,700
56†
21
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree · 31-2021
—†
+22.0%
19,800
56†
22
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1021
—†
+4.1%
3,900
56†
23
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$114,990
+4.4%
630
308,700
55
24
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 17-2112
—†
+11.0%
25,200
53†
25
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree · 13-2061
—†
+18.5%
5,700
52†
Showing top 25 of 512 scored occupations — show all 512show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$122,260
+14.8%
50
27
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
50†
28
$135,980
+15.2%
49
29
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
49†
30
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
48†
31
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
48†
32
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+17.3%
47†
33
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+20.0%
47†
34
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.9%
47†
35
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$130,590
+15.4%
46
36
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
46†
37
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
46†
38
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
46†
39
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.3%
46†
40
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
—†
+19.2%
46†
41
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
—†
+13.0%
46†
42
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,560
+4.0%
45
43
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$101,260
+15.8%
45
44
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$94,740
+16.7%
44
45
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,330
+16.1%
44
46
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$40,150
+14.9%
43
47
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$137,470
+8.7%
43
48
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
43†
50
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+12.1%
42†
51
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$37,340
-9.9%
42
52
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
42†
53
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$108,700
+15.0%
41
54
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,860
+9.5%
41
55
—†
+14.7%
41†
56
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
41†
57
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
40†
58
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
39†
59
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
39†
60
$103,570
+5.3%
39
61
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$103,850
+13.8%
38
62
—†
+7.1%
38†
63
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$173,340
+4.6%
38
64
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
38†
65
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
38†
66
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.6%
37†
67
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$129,270
+4.5%
37
68
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$113,570
+10.9%
37
69
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
37†
70
—†
+8.1%
37†
71
$159,570
+3.8%
37
72
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
37†
73
$100,230
+12.5%
36
74
—†
+5.5%
36†
75
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
36†
76
$43,420
+2.0%
36
77
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$122,760
+9.1%
36
78
$94,740
+3.0%
36
79
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,000
+5.8%
36
80
$82,390
+3.6%
36
81
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
36†
82
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,140
+12.5%
36
83
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$106,870
+8.8%
36
84
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$60,990
+7.3%
35
85
$47,860
-1.6%
35
86
—†
+12.6%
35†
87
$73,620
-0.3%
35
88
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$111,080
+5.0%
35
89
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$131,860
+7.0%
35
90
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
35†
91
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
34†
92
$98,110
+3.1%
34
93
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$103,530
+5.6%
34
94
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
34†
95
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$103,770
+8.2%
34
96
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$150,930
+4.3%
34
97
—†
+6.2%
34†
98
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$133,220
+6.6%
33
99
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,520
+3.8%
33
100
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.1%
33†
101
—†
+5.8%
33†
102
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,970
+4.5%
33
103
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
32†
104
—†
+5.7%
32†
105
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
32†
106
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
32†
107
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$26,530
-0.7%
32
108
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
32†
109
—†
+8.6%
32†
110
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,660
+4.1%
32
111
$93,820
+8.1%
31
112
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
31†
113
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,670
+4.5%
31
114
$59,320
-5.8%
31
115
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
31†
116
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$111,090
+7.2%
31
117
$70,870
+10.8%
30
118
—†
+6.4%
30†
119
—†
+3.9%
30†
120
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,410
-6.7%
30
121
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
30†
122
$108,300
+4.6%
30
123
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
30†
125
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$137,880
+2.9%
29
126
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$82,500
+4.6%
29
127
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
29†
128
Sociologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.6%
29†
129
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,950
+11.9%
29
130
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$123,240
+3.8%
29
131
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
29†
132
$45,730
+6.0%
29
133
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
29†
134
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$116,060
+5.0%
29
135
—†
+4.3%
29†
136
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$77,760
+6.2%
29
137
—†
+7.7%
29†
138
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.0%
29†
139
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$80,530
+8.7%
28
140
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
28†
141
$86,850
+6.4%
28
142
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,800
+12.1%
28
143
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$44,820
+1.5%
28
144
—†
+7.0%
28†
145
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.9%
28†
146
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,090
+7.1%
28
147
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,060
+4.2%
28
148
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$79,680
+5.8%
28
149
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
27†
150
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$115,410
+3.7%
27
151
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$96,970
+4.7%
27
152
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,660
-5.0%
27
153
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,370
+3.1%
27
154
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
—†
+7.7%
27†
155
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$103,570
+5.1%
27
156
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
27†
157
—†
-1.5%
27†
158
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,750
+11.3%
27
159
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,530
+8.8%
27
160
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,340
+4.2%
27
161
—†
+2.0%
27†
162
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
27†
163
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
27†
164
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,610
+6.4%
26
165
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
26†
166
—†
+9.1%
26†
167
—†
+5.3%
26†
168
—†
-2.8%
26†
169
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
26†
170
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
26†
171
—†
+0.2%
26†
172
$88,640
+4.4%
26
173
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$31,840
+5.9%
26
174
—†
+2.5%
26†
175
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
26†
176
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
26†
177
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$109,410
+3.9%
26
178
$79,160
-2.0%
26
179
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,480
+7.3%
26
180
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$62,430
+9.6%
26
181
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
26†
182
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
26†
183
—†
+3.7%
25†
184
$56,800
+9.7%
25
185
—†
+1.3%
25†
186
—†
+1.7%
25†
187
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,810
+6.4%
25
188
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
25†
189
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
25†
190
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
25†
191
—†
+1.2%
25†
192
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,480
+8.5%
25
193
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,520
+4.0%
24
194
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
24†
195
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
24†
197
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
24†
198
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.0%
24†
199
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
24†
200
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
24†
201
$100,250
+3.2%
24
202
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
24†
203
—†
+3.8%
24†
204
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,240
+6.4%
24
205
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.7%
24†
206
—†
+4.0%
24†
207
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
24†
208
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$92,970
+3.0%
24
209
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
23†
210
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,730
+8.1%
23
211
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
23†
212
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
23†
213
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
23†
214
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.4%
23†
215
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,530
-3.4%
23
216
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,130
+7.1%
23
217
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,980
-5.5%
23
218
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
23†
219
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$99,630
+3.4%
23
220
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
23†
221
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
23†
222
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
23†
223
—†
+3.3%
23†
224
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
23†
225
$56,920
+6.7%
23
226
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
23†
227
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
23†
228
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.1%
22†
229
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,850
+6.4%
22
230
—†
+5.4%
22†
231
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
22†
232
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,540
+0.4%
22
233
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$94,600
+2.9%
22
234
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,690
+2.6%
22†
235
—†
+3.0%
22†
236
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$103,230
+1.2%
22
237
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
22†
238
—†
+3.1%
22†
239
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
22†
240
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.8%
22†
241
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
22†
242
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$42,360
+6.7%
22
243
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,840
+3.1%
22
244
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
22†
245
—†
+1.6%
22†
246
—†
+1.8%
22†
247
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
22†
248
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
22†
249
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
22†
250
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$37,010
-13.5%
21
251
—†
+2.4%
21†
252
$68,180
+3.4%
21
253
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
21†
254
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
21†
255
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$48,520
+3.6%
21
256
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
21†
257
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,480
+4.8%
21
258
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
21†
259
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
21†
260
—†
+4.4%
21†
261
—†
+2.6%
21†
262
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,970
+2.4%
21
263
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
21†
264
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,240
+6.7%
21
265
—†
+3.6%
21†
266
$88,740
+1.6%
21
267
$86,530
+3.5%
21
268
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.2%
21†
269
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
21†
270
—†
+0.6%
21†
271
—†
+2.4%
21†
272
$80,220
+3.5%
21
273
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
21†
274
—†
+4.8%
21†
275
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
21†
277
—†
+4.6%
20†
278
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
20†
279
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
20†
280
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,640
+4.5%
20
281
$54,850
+6.3%
20
282
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
20†
283
$78,310
+3.6%
20
284
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,210
+2.2%
20
285
$85,650
+1.2%
20
286
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.6%
20†
287
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$49,140
+6.4%
20
289
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,990
+7.0%
20
290
—†
-1.8%
20†
291
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
20†
292
—†
+1.7%
20†
293
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
20†
294
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$92,410
+1.8%
20
295
—†
+1.2%
20†
296
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$77,640
+3.4%
20
297
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
20†
298
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
20†
299
—†
-22.3%
20†
300
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
20†
301
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
19†
302
—†
+1.4%
19†
303
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,040
+4.1%
19
304
Bakers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.6%
19†
305
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$70,860
+4.3%
19
306
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,680
-3.1%
19
307
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,890
+5.7%
19
308
$102,010
+0.7%
19
309
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
19†
310
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
19†
311
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
19†
312
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+2.3%
19†
313
$73,690
+3.4%
19
314
$57,680
+4.1%
19
315
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
19†
316
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
19†
318
$27,740
+6.3%
19
319
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
19†
320
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.1%
19†
321
—†
+2.3%
19†
322
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
19†
323
$97,860
-4.2%
19
324
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,400
+0.4%
19
325
—†
+1.1%
19†
326
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$49,340
+2.0%
19
327
—†
+4.9%
19†
328
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
19†
329
—†
+5.8%
19†
330
—†
+1.5%
19†
331
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
19†
332
$86,690
-4.2%
19
333
—†
+1.2%
19†
334
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
19†
335
$99,840
-6.5%
18
337
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
18†
338
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,170
+5.2%
18
339
$94,380
+0.7%
18
340
$31,090
-1.5%
18
341
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
18†
342
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,750
+2.4%
18
343
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$61,420
+3.8%
18
344
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
18†
345
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
18†
346
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$41,000
+3.9%
18
347
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
18†
348
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
18†
349
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
18†
350
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$77,580
+1.3%
18
351
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
18†
352
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$45,160
+3.1%
18
353
—†
+0.7%
18†
354
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$62,540
+3.9%
18
355
$97,990
-0.8%
18
356
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
18†
357
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,610
+5.6%
18
358
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
18†
359
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$45,340
+3.2%
18
360
—†
0.0%
18†
361
$60,990
+4.0%
18
362
$59,200
+2.5%
18
363
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$86,380
+1.0%
17
364
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
17†
365
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,840
+3.4%
17†
366
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
17†
367
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
17†
369
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
17†
370
$64,310
-1.6%
17
371
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
17†
372
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
17†
373
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.5%
17†
374
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,110
+5.3%
17
375
—†
-1.8%
17†
376
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,580
+5.4%
17
377
—†
-1.6%
17†
378
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
17†
379
—†
+2.5%
17†
380
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,870
-11.2%
17
381
—†
-1.9%
17†
382
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
17†
383
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
384
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
17†
385
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
17†
386
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
17†
387
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
17†
388
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
17†
389
—†
-1.8%
17†
390
—†
+2.4%
17†
391
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,260
0.0%
17
392
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
17†
393
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$90,730
-6.0%
16
394
—†
-0.1%
16†
395
—†
+1.7%
16†
396
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,780
+3.0%
16
397
—†
+0.7%
16†
398
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
16†
399
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
16†
400
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,440
+3.7%
16
401
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
16†
402
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
16†
403
—†
-0.2%
16†
404
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,150
+3.7%
16
405
—†
-2.5%
16†
406
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,480
0.0%
16
407
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,820
+1.6%
16
409
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
16†
410
—†
-0.4%
16†
411
$66,350
+2.1%
16
412
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+1.4%
16†
413
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
16†
414
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$64,990
+1.7%
16
415
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$41,390
+3.4%
15
416
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
15†
417
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
15†
418
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$47,380
+3.5%
15
419
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$71,390
+0.2%
15
420
$45,950
+2.8%
15
421
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,960
+3.2%
15
422
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
15†
423
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$62,970
-3.7%
15
424
—†
+1.5%
15†
425
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
15†
426
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
15†
427
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,760
+2.3%
15
428
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
15†
429
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
15†
430
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
15†
431
—†
-2.5%
15†
432
—†
-3.2%
14†
433
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,080
-7.7%
14
434
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
14†
435
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
14†
436
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
14†
437
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
14†
438
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,860
+1.0%
14
439
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,470
-0.2%
14
440
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,130
-0.9%
14
441
—†
+3.1%
14†
442
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,180
-1.8%
14
443
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
14†
444
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
13†
445
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
13†
446
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$47,200
+1.1%
13
447
—†
-9.0%
13†
448
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
13†
449
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,750
-2.9%
13
450
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,910
-0.1%
13
451
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.5%
13†
452
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,690
-12.9%
13
453
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
13†
454
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$32,900
+0.2%
13
455
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,240
-16.7%
13
456
—†
+0.6%
13†
457
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$57,920
+1.0%
13
458
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$45,480
+0.6%
13
459
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,960
-6.8%
13
460
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
13†
461
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
13†
462
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
12†
463
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.5%
12†
464
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,800
-5.8%
12
465
—†
-7.1%
12†
466
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
12†
467
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$42,700
-5.4%
12
468
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,860
-7.8%
12
469
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
12†
470
—†
-8.4%
12†
471
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
12†
472
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.9%
12†
473
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$57,700
-3.5%
12
474
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,080
-0.4%
11
475
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
11†
476
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
11†
477
—†
-2.9%
11†
478
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.5%
11†
479
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,300
-8.7%
11
480
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
11†
481
—†
-6.8%
11†
482
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
11†
483
—†
-12.1%
11†
484
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
11†
485
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.6%
10†
486
$31,020
-1.5%
10
487
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
10†
488
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.7%
10†
489
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
10†
490
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
10†
492
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.1%
10†
493
—†
-0.9%
10†
494
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,170
-2.3%
10
495
—†
-2.3%
10†
496
—†
-4.8%
10†
497
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
10†
498
—†
-3.3%
10†
499
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
10†
500
—†
-5.5%
9†
501
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
9†
502
—†
-3.9%
9†
503
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,750
-0.6%
9
504
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,620
-8.9%
9
505
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
506
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
9†
507
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$41,830
-1.0%
9
508
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
8†
509
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
8†
510
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
8†
511
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
8†
512
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
7†
Live jobs in Fairbanks, AK
Growth and openings are national (BLS EP 2024–34) — state-level projections are not in this data pull, so the same national figure is used for every place and we say so rather than guess. † local wage not published for this cell — the score uses the state value and the pay column shows a dash.