Lawyer salary in Alaska
The median annual wage for lawyers in Alaska is $149,940, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $159,670. Alaska ranks 16 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$149,940
25th percentile
$117,340
75th percentile
$190,740
90th percentile
$281,780
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Alaska | 1,120 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Alaska | $167,890 |
| National median | $159,670 |
| National employment | 754,500 |
States with similar pay for lawyers
- Nevada: median $150,510
- Washington: median $154,130
- Texas: median $154,200
- Minnesota: median $155,140
- Pennsylvania: median $157,180
- Maryland: median $139,110
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Lawyers" (23-1011), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.