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Alaska Economy — Live Data

How is the economy doing in Alaska? Unemployment is at 4.6%, above the national rate of 4.2%. As one of the key economies in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska leans on oil and gas, fishing, and tourism. Below: live jobs, housing, and income data from FRED and the BLS.

Unemployment Rate
4.6%
▲ Above US average (4.2%)
Nonfarm Jobs
339K
→ +0.2% jobs YoY
House Prices (YoY)
+7.4%
▲ Rising fast
Per-Capita Income
$80K
▲ +4.7% vs prior year
Alaska vs. United States — Unemployment
Alaska
4.6%
United States
4.2%

Alaska is running above the national unemployment rate. At 4.6% vs 4.2% nationally, local job seekers face a somewhat tougher market than the US average.

Jobs & Output
Nonfarm payrolls
339K
Job growth (YoY)
+0.2%
Real GDP (2025)
$57B
GDP growth (YoY)
+2.8%

Payrolls are monthly (BLS); GDP and income are annual (BEA). Key sectors in Alaska: oil and gas, fishing, and tourism.

What this means if you live or work in Alaska
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Job market
With unemployment at or above the national average, hiring in Alaska is more employer-friendly — job seekers should expect more competition per opening.
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Housing
House prices are rising fast (+7.4% YoY). Buyers face affordability pressure; owners are building equity quickly.
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Income
Per-capita personal income in Alaska is $80,175, up 4.7% from the prior year. Compare against national inflation to gauge real purchasing power.
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Key industries
Alaska's economy leans on oil and gas, fishing, and tourism — sector-specific national trends (energy prices, rates, consumer spending) hit this state through those channels first.
Key Numbers — Alaska
Unemployment4.6%
US unemployment4.2%
Nonfarm jobs339K
House prices YoY+7.4%
Per-capita income$80,175
Real GDP$57B
Labor data as ofMay 2026
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National Data
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Data: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) — series AKUR, AKNA, AKSTHPI, AKPCPI, AKRGSP — plus BLS and BEA. Live values load on page open; figures shown are the most recent official releases. Not financial advice.