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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