Fairbanks, AK Jobs


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Fairbanks, AK is experiencing a slightly slower rate of job growth than the US overall. The future job growth in Fairbanks is 0.78%, compared to 30.54% in the US as a whole. However, Fairbanks also has a higher unemployment rate than the US average, with 7.2% of residents out of work versus 4.1% in the US overall. Despite this, there are still opportunities for employment in Fairbanks and nearby areas, so those looking for jobs should consider exploring this area to find potential sources of income.

The unemployment rate in Fairbanks is 7.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Fairbanks has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 1.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Fairbanks is $66,572.
- The median home cost in Fairbanks is $275,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Fairbanks? Legal ($110,714)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($20,411)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($104,219)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Real Estate and Rental and Leasing ($13,583)
- Average Income of Residents in Fairbanks ($33,194) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Fairbanks (7.2) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Fairbanks. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Fairbanks, Alaska that match your qualifications.

     JobsFairbanks, AlaskaUnited States
  $33,194$37,638
  $66,572$69,021
  7.26
  -3.5%-6.2%
  16.8%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationFairbanks, AlaskaUnited States
  Management$51,932$77,236
  Business, Financial$55,197$68,299
  Computer, Math$90,147$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$76,078$86,023
  Sciences$38,944$66,034
  Social Service$56,387$44,925
  Legal$110,714$88,013
  Education$44,904$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$26,726$43,591
  Health Practitioners$97,896$75,327
  Health Technicians$46,885$41,524
  Healthcare Support$29,034$25,441
  Fire Fighters$37,039$35,516
  Law Enforcement$68,203$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$20,411$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$30,800$23,378
  Personal Care$25,089$15,351
  Sales, Related$40,347$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$30,985$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$74,398$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$78,065$48,436
  Production$50,455$38,103
  Transportation$50,256$39,572
  Material Moving$33,929$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryFairbanks, AlaskaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$72,340$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$104,219$74,432
  Construction$72,450$44,287
  Manufacturing$38,028$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$45,325$51,301
  Retail Trade$35,118$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$44,250$43,256
  Utilities$58,542$77,546
  Information$66,923$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$32,857$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$13,583$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$63,797$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$16,152$30,687
  Educational Services$57,917$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$36,989$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$35,016$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$18,844$18,154
  Other Services$46,136$29,481
  Public Administration$55,135$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
Job Industry Earnings
Reviews for Fairbanks
    See all ()

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fairbanks

Weather
Compare Fairbanks,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Fairbanks, Alaska to any other city in the US.