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Teacher salary in Alaska

Teachers in Alaska earn a median $79,260 a year across all employers.

$79,260
median pay in AK, all employers
3,500
workers in AK (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Alaska, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in Alaska, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureAK
Workers3,500
10th percentile$62,140
Median$79,260
90th percentile$98,610
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Alaska

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
TRS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (TRS Tier III)
TRS Tier III (DCR Plan)
—account payable 60 days after termination at any age8%Not covered

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Alaska pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Alaska

52 school districts in Alaska, largest Anchorage School District, Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Alaska

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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