Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alaska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $79,260 | $72,224 | +10% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.11 | $34.72 | +10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $77,402.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Alaska is $79,260, or about $38.11 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. Alaska is +10% above the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in Alaska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,500 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $79,260, Alaska offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.