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Fast Food Cooks in Alaska earned a median of $33,960 a year ($16.33 an hour) in May 2025, 10% above the national median of $30,890; 2,250 were employed there, ranking #16 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $33,960 | $30,890 |
| Mean annual wage | $34,320 | $32,390 |
| Median hourly wage | $16.33 | $14.85 |
| 10th percentile | $30,160 | $22,580 |
| 25th percentile | $31,130 | $27,260 |
| 75th percentile | $37,170 | $37,260 |
| 90th percentile | $37,760 | $42,910 |
| Employment | 2,250 | 641,070 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.926 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.68 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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