Financial Manager Salary in Alaska (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Financial Managers in Alaska, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Alaska Median
$127,030
per year
Hourly Rate
$61.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-24% vs US median
US median $166,570
State Rank
#46 of 51
2,020 employed here

How much does a Financial Manager make in Alaska?

Financial Managers in Alaska take home a median of $127,030 annually — roughly $61.07 an hour — which runs 24% below the national median of $166,570.

Within Alaska, entry-level pay starts around $85,440 while the top 10% make $205,080 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $102,560 and $163,560 a year.

Financial Manager salary range in Alaska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$85,440$41.08
25th percentile (early career)$102,560$49.31
50th percentile (median)$127,030$61.07
75th percentile (experienced)$163,560$78.63
90th percentile (top earners)$205,080$98.60

How Alaska compares

Alaska ranks 46th out of 51 states and territories for Financial Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$219,880
2Massachusetts$206,760
3New Jersey$199,110
4District of Columbia$188,880
5Virginia$185,220

Working as a Financial Manager in Alaska

Nationally, about 842,000 people work as Financial Managers in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Alaska pay ($127,030) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Financial Manager make in Alaska?
The median Financial Manager salary in Alaska is $127,030 per year, or about $61.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $85,440 at the entry level to $205,080 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alaska pay compare to the national average?
Alaska pays Financial Managers about 24% less than the national median of $166,570. Alaska ranks 46th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alaska a good state for Financial Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $127,030 a year. About 2,020 Financial Managers are employed in Alaska. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alaska?
The highest-paying occupations in Alaska include Emergency Medicine Physician ($452,620), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($421,450), General Internal Medicine Physician ($366,080), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.