Research & Reports

Anchorage Employment Report: September 2025

Each month, AEDC publishes the Anchorage Jobs Report, providing key insights into the city’s labor market. This report highlights local unemployment trends, average work hours, earnings, industry performance, and broader workforce dynamics. By analyzing these indicators, we offer a clear picture of Anchorage’s employment landscape—helping businesses, policymakers, and job seekers make informed decisions.

Year over year, Anchorage’s September change from 2024 to 2025 added 600 jobs and reflects a steady market growth. The three fastest-growing sectors were: Construction (7.0%, +700), Trade, Transportation & Utilities (1.7%, +600), Transportation, and Warehouse & Utilities (4.1%, +600).

Month over Month, jobs decreased by 2,500 from August 2025 to September 2025. The leading industry drivers for this decrease are: Professional and business services (-5.5%, -1,000), Leisure and hospitality (-4.1%, -700), and Food Services & Drinking Places (-5.1%, -600).

At a 3.7% unemployment rate, Anchorage’s Labor market remains very tight.

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