Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Alaska
Median annual wage in Alaska: $26,310 -25.3% vs national
Alaska vs United States
| Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $26,310 | $35,230 |
| Median hourly | $12.65 | $16.94 |
| Employment | 3,830 | 2,270,910 |
| Location quotient | 0.8 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Alaska) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
What the data says
At $12.65 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $26,312 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $26,310.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $24,770, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $64,080 — a 2.6x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average waiters and waitresses salary in Alaska?
The median annual wage in Alaska is $26,310 ($12.65 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Alaska compare to the national average for waiters and waitresses?
The Alaska median of $26,310 is 25.3% lower than the U.S. median of $35,230.
How many waiters and waitresses work in Alaska?
Approximately 3,830 are employed in Alaska, per BLS OES.