Marketing Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Alaska
The median marketing specialist in Alaska earned $66,710 a year in May 2025[1], 15.3% below the US median of $78,760. That puts Alaska at #32 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1161. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $44,320 | $66,710 | $99,990 | |
| United States | $43,390 | $78,760 | $155,480 |
The middle half of marketing specialists in Alaska earns $53,560–$82,480; the top tenth earns $99,990 or more, 2.3 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Alaska median that makes about $95,300 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Alaska
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $85,910 | 380 | |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $72,720 | 120 | |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $79,760 | 50 |
Anchorage, AK pays the most ($68,720) and Fairbanks-College, AK the least ($56,920): $11,800 a year apart for the same job.
What a marketing specialist does
A marketing specialist plans and runs campaigns: email, social, content and paid ads, and measures what brings customers.
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Questions
How much does a marketing specialist earn in Alaska?
The median was $66,710 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $53,560 to $82,480.
What does it cost to employ a marketing specialist in Alaska?
About $95,300 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Alaska do marketing specialists earn the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $68,720 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1161: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131161.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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