verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$79,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
2,790
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$77,814 #13 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Alaska, explained

High school teachers in Alaska earn a median of $79,650 per year (— per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $63,360, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $98,140. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $79,650 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $79,650 is worth about $77,814 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #13 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,360
$30.46/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,650
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,140
$47.18/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $79,650 $77,814
Washington $102,670 $95,942 −$23,020

High School Teacher in Alaska: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Alaska?

High school teachers in Alaska earn a median of $79,650 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Alaska pay high school teachers well?

At $79,650, Alaska pays 11% above the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 2,790 work in the state.

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