Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Organization. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Public employers in Alaska
Fire departments · 63
| Employer | City | Career firefighters | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Fire Department | Anchorage | 326 | Official site |
| Elmendorf Fire & Emergency Services | Elmendorf Afb | 150 | — |
| State of Alaska, Division of Forestry | Anchorage | 150 | Official site |
| Fort Wainwright Fire and Emergency Services | Fort Wainwright | 73 | — |
| Anchorage Int'l Airport Fire Department | Anchorage | 60 | Official site |
| University Fire Department | Fairbanks | 53 | Official site |
| Central Emergency Services | Soldotna | 42 | — |
| Capital City Fire & Rescue | Juneau | 39 | Official site |
| Fire and Emergency Services, US Army Alaska | Fort Richardson | 39 | — |
| Fairbanks Fire Department | Fairbanks | 38 | Official site |
Transit agencies · 20
| Employer | City | Vehicles operated directly | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Railroad Corporation | Anchorage | 59 | Official site |
| Municipality of Anchorage | Anchorage | 40 | Official site |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Fairbanks | 20 | Official site |
| City and Borough of Juneau | Juneau | 15 | Official site |
| Kenaitze Indian Tribe | Kenai | 7 | Official site |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Ketchikan | 6 | Official site |
| Ketchikan Indian Community | Ketchikan | 4 | Official site |
| Chickaloon Native Village | Palmer | 3 | Official site |
| Gulkana Village Council | Gakona | 3 | Official site |
| Ninilchik Village | Ninilchik | 3 | Official site |
School districts · 52
| Employer | City | Teachers (FTE) | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage School District | Anchorage | 2,208 | Official site |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Palmer | 1,015 | Official site |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | Fairbanks | 608 | Official site |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | Soldotna | 511 | Official site |
| Lower Kuskokwim School District | Bethel | 255 | Official site |
| Juneau Borough School District | Juneau | 231 | Official site |
| Bering Strait School District | Unalakleet | 162 | Official site |
| North Slope Borough School District | Utqiagvik | 162 | Official site |
| Kodiak Island Borough School District | Kodiak | 149 | Official site |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | Ketchikan | 148 | Official site |
Police departments · 31
Municipal and county police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.
Campus police departments · 2
College and university police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.
Sources: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry; Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database 2024 — Reporter Agency Information; National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff); Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay for government jobs in Alaska
Median wage in Alaska for each job's occupation (all employers in the state), next to the national median in government. Largest occupations first.
| Job | Workers in AK | Median in AK | National, government |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Nurse SOC 29-1141 | 7,510 | $109,480 | $100,490 |
| Public Health Nurse SOC 29-1141 | 7,510 | $109,480 | $100,490 |
| School Nurse SOC 29-1141 | 7,510 | $109,480 | $100,490 |
| VA Nurse (Veterans Affairs) SOC 29-1141 | 7,510 | $109,480 | $100,490 |
| City / County Manager SOC 11-1021 | 6,020 | $116,630 | $137,300 |
| Administrative Assistant (government) SOC 43-6014 | 5,390 | $48,530 | $48,290 |
| School Secretary / Office Manager SOC 43-6014 | 5,390 | $48,530 | $48,290 |
| Custodian (schools & public buildings) SOC 37-2011 | 5,200 | $40,510 | $39,640 |
| Paraprofessional / Teacher Aide SOC 25-9045 | 3,810 | $37,190 | $36,990 |
| Elementary School Teacher SOC 25-2021 | 3,500 | $79,260 | $65,310 |
| Public School Teacher (hub) SOC 25-2021 | 3,500 | $79,260 | $65,310 |
| Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government) SOC 43-9061 | 3,440 | $51,890 | $46,170 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator (government) SOC 47-2073 | 3,050 | $77,810 | $52,750 |
| ESL / ELL Teacher SOC 25-2031 | 2,790 | $79,650 | $74,220 |
| High School Teacher SOC 25-2031 | 2,790 | $79,650 | $74,220 |
| IRS Customer Service Representative SOC 43-4051 | 2,410 | $45,150 | $45,860 |
| Accountant (government) SOC 13-2011 | 2,190 | $83,460 | $81,390 |
| Government Auditor SOC 13-2011 | 2,190 | $83,460 | $81,390 |
| Child Support Officer SOC 13-1199 | 2,020 | $94,740 | $91,060 |
| Death Investigator / Coroner SOC 13-1199 | 2,020 | $94,740 | $91,060 |
| Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) SOC 13-1199 | 2,020 | $94,740 | $91,060 |
| Grants Specialist / Manager SOC 13-1199 | 2,020 | $94,740 | $91,060 |
| Civil Engineer (DOT / city / county) SOC 17-2051 | 1,670 | $114,730 | $108,820 |
| School Cafeteria / Food Service Worker SOC 35-2012 | 1,430 | $48,580 | $36,180 |
| Human Resources Specialist (government) SOC 13-1071 | 1,420 | $76,990 | $80,330 |
| Substitute Teacher SOC 25-3031 | 1,420 | $66,920 | $43,690 |
| Adult Protective Services Worker SOC 21-1021 | 1,260 | $62,630 | $65,660 |
| Border Patrol Agent SOC 33-3051 | 1,260 | $99,130 | $76,300 |
| Campus / University Police Officer SOC 33-3051 | 1,260 | $99,130 | $76,300 |
| CBP Officer (Customs & Border Protection) SOC 33-3051 | 1,260 | $99,130 | $76,300 |
Several jobs can share one occupation code.
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.