Retail Salespersons Salary in Alaska

Retail salespersons in Alaska earn the most in Fairbanks (average $41,330 a year) and the least in Anchorage ($40,240), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the retail salespersons average at $39,890 and the median at $37,290 for 7,890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,310.

Retail Salespersons average salary by city in Alaska

Fairbanks$41,330
Anchorage$40,240

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fairbanks	$41,330	$37,550	$33,120	$35,389	103
Anchorage	$40,240	$37,520	$34,030	$34,513	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Retail Salespersons salary in other states

Retail Salespersons salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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