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