Research & Reports

Anchorage Employment Report: May 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.

• The unemployment rate is at a lean 3.5% which is even lower than the 3.7% rate at this time last year.
• 3,400 new jobs were gained from April to May, tracking the seasonal trends that happen each summer with tourism and construction booms.
• The total employment is down 400 jobs from last year, while statewide employment remained practically flat, pointing to the fact that Anchorage’s economy is not in step with the rest of the state