What is the median salary for Middle School Teachers in Alaska?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Middle School Teachers in Alaska is $75,980.

How does Alaska compare to the national median for Middle School Teachers?

The Alaska median is +11.9% versus the BLS national figure of $67,911.

What is the salary range for Middle School Teachers in Alaska?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $60,970 and the 90th-percentile at $93,780, which captures most full-time workers in the role.

Is Middle School Teachers a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -2.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Middle School Teachers?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Middle School Teachers Salary in Alaska

Median annual$75,980

Mean annual$78,550

Range (10th to 90th)$60,970 to $93,780

Alaska employment1,170

State vs national+11.9% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Alaska middle school teachers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

The middle 50% of workers earn between $72,900 and $93,080, with a median of $75,980.

Real disclosed salaries

Middle School Teachers in Alaska: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 25 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $77,232. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	12	$83,133

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Middle School Teachers in Alaska. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
Bering Strait School District	Middle School Math Teacher	9	$85,825
Northwest Arctic Borough School District	Middle/High School Language Arts Teacher	5	$89,232
Kashunamiut School District	Middle School Math and Science Teacher	2	$69,998
NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT	MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER	2	$64,263
Galena City School District	Teacher	2	$69,338
Nome Public School District	Middle School Teacher	2	$56,546
Lower Yukon School District	MS Math Teacher	1	$73,922
Alaska Gateway School District	Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher	1	$63,548
Kodiak Island Borough School District	Health Teacher	1	$55,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

Middle School Math and Science Teacher at Kashunamiut School District
$74,920
ChevakDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-490204
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER at NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
$64,723
UTQIAGVIKDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-431973
Middle School Math Teacher at Bering Strait School District
$98,059
StebbinsDecided Sep 29, 2025I-200-25265-325781
Teacher at Galena City School District
$78,225
GalenaDecided Aug 22, 2025I-200-25227-245324
Middle School Math Teacher at Bering Strait School District
$98,059
StebbinsDecided Aug 12, 2025I-200-25217-222859
MS Math Teacher at Lower Yukon School District
$73,922
Hooper BayDecided Jul 14, 2025I-200-25188-155046
Middle School Math Teacher at Bering Strait School District
$95,364
StebbinsDecided Jul 10, 2025I-200-25183-148458
Middle School Teacher at Nome Public School District
$56,546
NomeDecided Jun 6, 2025I-200-25150-037576

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Middle School Teachers pay by experience level in Alaska

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Middle School Teachers specialties in Alaska

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 11 certified offers. The most common variant is Middle School Teacher at a median of $64,723.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
Middle School Teacher	Bering Strait School District	7	$64,723
Middle School Math Teacher	Bering Strait School District	4	$96,712

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Alaska over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Alaska2023 to 2024

Typical entry

Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

English Language
Knowledge
4.6 / 5
Education and Training
Knowledge
4.5 / 5
Instructing
Technical
4.1 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
4.1 / 5
Learning Strategies
Cross-functional
4.0 / 5
Writing
Basic skill
4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
02
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
03
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
04
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
05
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
06
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
07
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
08
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-2.0%

Projected annual openings

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BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Middle School Teachers in Alaska?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Middle School Teachers in Alaska is $75,980.
How does Alaska compare to the national median for Middle School Teachers?: The Alaska median is +11.9% versus the BLS national figure of $67,911.
What is the salary range for Middle School Teachers in Alaska?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $60,970 and the 90th-percentile at $93,780, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Middle School Teachers a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -2.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Middle School Teachers?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.