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Dive into each indicator for Alaska.
4.6%
Unemployment rate
2024
355,000
Labour force
63.4%
Participation rate
$52,900
Median annual wage
$11.91
Minimum wage
2024
17.4%
Union membership
Top 3 in the U.S.
Government (federal, state, tribal)
Largest sector
U.S. military, Providence Health, ConocoPhillips, Hilcorp, Alaska Airlines, Trident Seafoods
Major employers
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Unemployment rate
1990–20244.6%▼ 34%
BLS state series.
Data table
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 2024 |
| Labour force | 355,000 | |
| Participation rate | 63.4% | |
| Median annual wage | $52,900 | |
| Minimum wage | $11.91 | 2024 |
| Union membership | 17.4% | Top 3 in the U.S. |
| Largest sector | Government (federal, state, tribal) | |
| Major employers | U.S. military, Providence Health, ConocoPhillips, Hilcorp, Alaska Airlines, Trident Seafoods |
Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Alaska vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
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