Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alaska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $79,650 | $74,587 | +7% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.29 | $35.86 | +7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $77,783.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a High School Teacher in Alaska is $79,650, or about $38.29 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for High School Teachers is $74,587. Alaska is +7% above the national median.
Entry-level high school teachers in Alaska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,790 high school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $79,650, Alaska offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.