The 10 Lowest Paying Jobs In Alaska For 2026

Reflecting on my high school days, I remember working at the local movie theater, earning minimum wage and enjoying free popcorn and movies. Back then, I was content with my $5.86 per hour, but in today’s economy, living on that wage seems nearly impossible. This nostalgia sparked my curiosity: who are the lowest earners in Alaska today?

To explore this, we analyzed the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and updated our previous research on the highest paying jobs in Alaska to identify the current lowest paying jobs.

Our findings reveal that Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers are currently among the lowest paid workers in Alaska.

Here’s a look at the 10 lowest paying jobs in Alaska as of 2026:

For further insights on the lowest paying jobs, keep reading or explore more about the job market in Alaska:

How We Determined the Lowest Paid Jobs in Alaska

We analyzed the BLS dataset for all job classifications in Alaska to pinpoint the positions with the lowest pay. Our data is up-to-date as of May 2026 and will be revised annually with new information from the BLS.

Detailed List Of The Lowest Paying Jobs In Alaska

Rank	Job Title	Average Salary	Entry Level Salary	# Of People
1	Ushers, Lobby Attendants, And Ticket Takers	$23,600	$21,380	230
2	Manicurists And Pedicurists	$24,670	$20,480	90
3	Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, And Coffee Shop	$24,750	$21,400	1,900
4	Hosts And Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, And Coffee Shop	$24,780	$21,210	620
5	Dining Room And Cafeteria Attendants And Bartender Helpers	$24,940	$21,150	1,320
6	Meat, Poultry, And Fish Cutters And Trimmers	$25,470	$21,050	2,550
7	Waiters And Waitresses	$25,610	$21,250	3,970
8	Dishwashers	$25,860	$21,400	1,260
9	Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop, Nursery, And Greenhouse	$26,030	$21,520	50
10	Combined Food Preparation And Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	$26,180	$21,720	4,010

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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