Prevailing Wage in Alaska
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 346 certified filings in Alaska
$59,540Median Prevailing Wage
$86,385Avg. Actual Salary
+15%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
346Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Alaska is $59,540 across 346 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 15% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Alaska
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 83 | $60,490 |
| Level II | 48 | $70,242 |
| Level III | 20 | $74,037 |
| Level IV | 16 | $132,662 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Alaska: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher | 24 | $59,323 | $60,546 |
| Elementary Teacher | 20 | $58,696 | $66,395 |
| Special Education Teacher | 17 | $68,636 | $70,461 |
| Certified Teacher | 15 | $70,885 | $72,665 |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | 11 | $52,435 | $67,873 |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER | 11 | $73,854 | $73,854 |
| Assistant Professor | 8 | $82,570 | $127,933 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER | 7 | $60,184 | $70,796 |
| Co-Teacher | 5 | $56,950 | $56,950 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | 4 | $56,546 | $56,546 |
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