Almost one in four Alaska workers doesn’t live in the state, new report concludes

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 537

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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The number of out-of-state workers in Alaska is continuing to rise and is near an all-time high, according to a new report published this week by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

In 2024, almost 23% of non-federal jobs in Alaska were held by someone who did not live in the state. Nonresidents earned roughly $3.8 billion, or about 17% of every dollar earned from a non-federal job.

In some industries, the …

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