Research & Reports

Anchorage Employment Report: January 2026

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.

Key Takeaways

• The unemployment rate is at a healthy 4.5% which is slightly higher
  rate than that of 4.1% at this time last year.
• The drop in service employment reflects the typical lull seen year to
  year following the holiday season.*
• 600 jobs were lost, but this remains on trend for the seasonal changes
  of employment.