Occupational Data
Top Occupations in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough County according to employment, earnings, and job growth.
Fastest Growing Occupations
Occupation |
% Change (2019-2026) |
2018 Median Hourly Earnings |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 16% | $39.61 |
Healthcare Support Occupations | 17% | $19.40 |
Food Preparation and Service Related Occupations | 4% | $11.94 |
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 3% | $22.44 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations | 4% | $14.35 |
Management Occupations | 2% | $46.31 |
Community and Social Service Occupations | 5% | $23.56 |
Education, Training, and Library Occupations | 2% | $26.63 |
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 13% | $15.43 |
Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 1% | $34.64 |
Highest Paying Occupations
Occupation | % Change (2019-2026) | 2018 Median Hourly Earnings |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 16% | $39.61 |
Management Occupations | 2% | $46.31 |
Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 1% | $34.64 |
Protective Services | 1% | $29.76 |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 0% | $38.22 |
Occupation Data: Emsi occupation employment data are based on final Emsi industry data and final Emsi staffing patterns. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics (QCEW and Non-QCEW Employees classes of worker) and the American Community Survey (Self-Employed and Extended Proprietors). Occupational wage estimates also affected by county-level Emsi earnings by industry.
State Data Sources: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
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