Best Job Markets in Alaska
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Alaska based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Moose Creek leads the ranking with a value of 0.7% and a population of 332.
The top three cities are Moose Creek (0.7%), Tanana (0.8%), and Mill Bay (0.9%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Alaska.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Moose Creek | 0.7% | 332 |
| #2 | Tanana | 0.8% | 309 |
| #3 | Mill Bay | 0.9% | 3,541 |
| #4 | Prudhoe Bay | 0.9% | 1,971 |
| #5 | Steele Creek | 0.9% | 5,861 |
| #6 | Naknek | 1.3% | 458 |
| #7 | Yakutat | 1.4% | 506 |
| #8 | St. Paul | 1.6% | 362 |
| #9 | College | 1.7% | 11,730 |
| #10 | Galena | 1.9% | 565 |
| #11 | Knik River | 1.9% | 858 |
| #12 | Nenana | 1.9% | 527 |
| #13 | Tazlina | 2.2% | 377 |
| #14 | Salcha | 2.4% | 1,076 |
| #15 | Delta Junction | 2.5% | 1,154 |
| #16 | Diamond Ridge | 2.6% | 1,338 |
| #17 | Kalifornsky | 2.9% | 8,136 |
| #18 | Farmers Loop | 3.0% | 4,887 |
| #19 | Sand Point | 3.1% | 1,146 |
| #20 | Fritz Creek | 3.3% | 2,432 |
| #21 | Petersburg | 3.3% | 3,346 |
| #22 | Womens Bay | 3.4% | 994 |
| #23 | Akutan | 3.5% | 737 |
| #24 | Wrangell city and | 3.5% | 2,106 |
| #25 | Healy | 3.7% | 723 |
| #26 | Seldovia | 3.7% | 174 |
| #27 | Talkeetna | 3.8% | 997 |
| #28 | Big Lake | 3.9% | 3,291 |
| #29 | Deltana | 3.9% | 2,064 |
| #30 | Ester | 4.0% | 2,784 |
| #31 | Juneau city and | 4.0% | 31,969 |
| #32 | Ketchikan | 4.1% | 8,151 |
| #33 | Port Graham | 4.1% | 125 |
| #34 | King Salmon | 4.2% | 354 |
| #35 | Adak | 4.3% | 141 |
| #36 | Butte | 4.3% | 3,905 |
| #37 | Goldstream | 4.3% | 3,238 |
| #38 | Unalaska | 4.3% | 4,430 |
| #39 | Seward | 4.4% | 2,735 |
| #40 | Gateway | 4.5% | 6,716 |
| #41 | Knik-Fairview | 4.5% | 18,921 |
| #42 | Seldovia Village | 4.5% | 207 |
| #43 | Anchorage | 4.6% | 289,069 |
| #44 | Tanaina | 4.8% | 9,738 |
| #45 | Dillingham | 4.9% | 2,084 |
| #46 | Fishhook | 5.0% | 5,461 |
| #47 | Meadow Lakes | 5.0% | 8,994 |
| #48 | Ninilchik | 5.2% | 1,009 |
| #49 | Kobuk | 5.4% | 125 |
| #50 | Minto | 5.4% | 190 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Alaska?
Moose Creek ranks #1 for best job markets in Alaska with a value of 0.7% and a population of 332.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Alaska?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Alaska. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Alaska compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Alaska's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.