Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary in Alaska (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Alaska Median
$47,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.94
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#16 of 51
190 employed here

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Alaska?

Self-Enrichment Teachers in Alaska take home a median of $47,710 annually — roughly $22.94 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $46,800.

Within Alaska, entry-level pay starts around $36,830 while the top 10% make $85,880 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $42,550 and $64,480 a year.

Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in Alaska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,830$17.71
25th percentile (early career)$42,550$20.46
50th percentile (median)$47,710$22.94
75th percentile (experienced)$64,480$31.00
90th percentile (top earners)$85,880$41.29

How Alaska compares

Alaska ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,430
2New Hampshire$59,880
3New York$57,790
4Connecticut$55,240
5Oregon$53,790

Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in Alaska

Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Alaska pay ($47,710) 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 Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Alaska?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in Alaska is $47,710 per year, or about $22.94 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,830 at the entry level to $85,880 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alaska pay compare to the national average?
Alaska pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 2% more than the national median of $46,800. Alaska ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alaska a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Yes on pay — Alaska pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,710 a year. About 190 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in Alaska. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
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.