The median math teacher salary in Alaska was $79,650 for high school teachers and $78,940 for middle school teachers as of May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Both beat the national medians of $72,040 and $64,370. BLS reports these figures for teachers of all subjects, including math.
If you’re weighing a math teaching job in Alaska, the median is the good news: it runs $7,610 to $14,570 above the national figure, depending on grade band. The part most salary pages skip is the ceiling. Alaska’s top earners make less than top earners nationally, and middle school pay is almost identical to high school pay. Here’s what the BLS data shows, statewide and in Alaska’s two metro areas.
Math Teacher Salary in Alaska by Grade Level
BLS has no separate category for math teachers, so these are the figures for all middle and high school teachers in Alaska, the group math teachers are counted in. High school teachers earned a median of $79,650 as of May 2025, and middle school teachers earned $78,940.
| Occupation | Employment | Median Annual Wage | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 2,790 | $79,650 | $97,880 | $98,140 |
| Middle School Teachers | 1,150 | $78,940 | $96,300 | $97,110 |
The $710 gap between the two grade bands is small. Nationally, high school teachers out-earn middle school teachers by $7,670 at the median. In Alaska, the grade band you certify for barely changes your expected pay, so choose it on the teaching you want to do.
How Alaska Compares to the National Median
Alaska high school teachers earned $7,610 more than the national median of $72,040 as of May 2025. The middle school gap is wider: Alaska sits $14,570 above the national median of $64,370. You can see what math teachers earn nationally, and in every other state, on our national salary page.
Among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Alaska ranks 10th for high school teacher pay and 9th for middle school teacher pay at the median. Washington leads both lists, with a high school median of $102,670. Alaska shares no land border with another state, so the national median is the most useful comparison point here.
Top-End Pay for Alaska Math Teachers
Alaska’s pay range is narrow at the top. The 75th and 90th percentiles for high school teachers are only $260 apart, at $97,880 and $98,140. For middle school teachers they’re $96,300 and $97,110.
That ceiling sits below the national one. Nationally, the top 10% of high school teachers earned $107,600 or more as of May 2025, which is $9,460 above Alaska’s 90th percentile. For middle school, the national 90th percentile of $102,540 is $5,430 higher than Alaska’s. So Alaska’s advantage sits in the middle of the pay range, not at the top.
BLS percentiles aren’t experience levels. Alaska districts set pay with their own salary schedules, so check the posted schedule, and any housing or travel benefits, for each district you apply to.
Math Teacher Salaries in Alaska Cities
BLS publishes metro figures for two Alaska areas: Anchorage and Fairbanks-College. Anchorage’s medians match the statewide figures exactly, at $79,650 for high school and $78,940 for middle school. Fairbanks-College runs slightly lower at the median, $78,740 for high school and $78,660 for middle school.
Fairbanks-College pays more at the top end for high school teachers, though. Its 75th and 90th percentiles are both $101,390, which is $3,250 above Anchorage’s high school 90th percentile of $98,140.
The two metros together account for 1,290 of Alaska’s 2,790 high school teachers and 710 of its 1,150 middle school teachers. The rest teach outside those metro areas, and BLS doesn’t publish separate figures for them in this data.
| Metro Area | High School Median | Middle School Median | Employed (High / Middle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $79,650 | $78,940 | 1,130 / 590 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $78,740 | $78,660 | 160 / 120 |
Job Outlook for Math Teachers in Alaska
Teaching employment in Alaska is projected to shrink over the next decade. Projections Central estimates employment of high school teachers in Alaska will decline 5.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,660 to 1,580 jobs. That still leaves an average of 90 openings per year. Middle school teaching employment is projected to decline 5.7%, from 530 to 500 jobs, with an average of 30 openings per year.
Those openings come mostly from teachers who retire or leave the profession, so positions still come up every year. The state figures come from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development occupational forecasts. Projections Central counts jobs differently from the BLS wage survey, so its base-year figures don’t match the employment numbers in the tables above.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects little or no change for both grade bands between 2025 and 2035. High school teacher employment is projected to go from 1,087,500 to 1,085,000, with about 63,500 openings a year. Middle school teacher employment is projected to go from 630,100 to 627,400, with about 38,800 openings a year.
Whichever district you’re aiming for, you’ll need an Alaska teaching certificate before you can be hired. Start with the steps to certify as a math teacher in Alaska.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average math teacher salary in Alaska?
High school teachers in Alaska earned a median annual salary of $79,650 as of May 2025, and middle school teachers earned $78,940, according to the BLS. The median is the middle of the pay range, so a few very high or low salaries don’t skew it. BLS reports these figures for teachers of all subjects, including math.
Do math teachers in Alaska earn more than the national average?
Yes, at the median. Alaska’s high school median is $7,610 above the national figure of $72,040, and its middle school median is $14,570 above the national $64,370. Alaska ranks 10th for high school pay and 9th for middle school pay among the 50 states and DC.
Which Alaska city pays math teachers the most?
Anchorage has the higher median for both grade bands, at $79,650 for high school and $78,940 for middle school. Fairbanks-College pays more at the top end for high school teachers, with a 90th percentile of $101,390 against $98,140 in Anchorage.
Are math teaching jobs in Alaska growing?
No. Projections Central estimates high school teaching employment in Alaska will decline 5.3% between 2024 and 2034, and middle school employment will decline 5.7%. Positions still open as teachers retire or leave: about 90 high school and 30 middle school openings a year.
Do high school math teachers in Alaska earn more than middle school math teachers?
Only slightly. The high school median of $79,650 is $710 above the middle school median of $78,940 as of May 2025. Nationally the gap is $7,670, so Alaska pays the two grade bands far more evenly than most states.
- State medians: Alaska high school teachers earned a median of $79,650 and middle school teachers $78,940 as of May 2025.
- Above the national median: Alaska pays $7,610 more than the national high school median and $14,570 more for middle school.
- Low ceiling: Alaska’s 90th percentile for high school teachers, $98,140, is $9,460 below the national 90th percentile.
- Two metros: Anchorage matches the state medians, and Fairbanks-College pays slightly less at the median but more at the high school top end.
- Job outlook: Alaska teaching employment is projected to decline about 5% from 2024 to 2034, with about 120 combined openings a year.
2025 US Bureau of Labor Statistics salary figures for Middle School Teachers and High School Teachers, which include teachers of all subjects. Job growth projections (2024-2034) are from the US Department of Labor-sponsored resource, Projections Central. Figures reflect state and national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. Data accessed October 2026. National job outlook figures (2025-2035) are from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Nearly half of Alaska’s middle and high school teachers work outside Anchorage and Fairbanks, so a program you can finish without relocating is worth looking for. The schools listed here include online options you can compare by cost, format and how they arrange student teaching.