Women in Alaska: Pay, Representation, and Firsts
Everything the data says about women in Alaska — pay, legislature representation, historical firsts, and how the state ranks against the rest of the US.
Where Alaska sits
Women in Alaska earn 78.5 cents for every dollar men earn — a gap of 21.5%. That puts Alaska #41 out of the 51 US jurisdictions on pay equity. The women-in-legislature figure of 30% ranks Alaska #28 nationally.
Notable firsts & figures
Lisa Murkowski — fourth woman re-elected as a write-in candidate in US Senate history. Sarah Palin (2006-09) — first and only woman governor.
- First woman US Senator: 2002
- First woman governor: 2006
- Largest city: Anchorage
Professions in Alaska
State-adjusted pay and gap figures for women in 20 common professions in Alaska. Each page combines national BLS medians with Alaska’s Census ACS wage environment.
Fields in Alaska
Related national data
Frequently asked
What is the gender pay gap in Alaska?
Women in Alaska earn 78.5% of what men earn — a gap of 21.5%. Census ACS S2001 data.
How many women are in Alaska’s state legislature?
30% of Alaska state legislators are women — rank #28 nationally among 51 US jurisdictions (CAWP 2024).
Has Alaska elected a woman governor?
Yes — the first woman governor of Alaska took office in 2006.
Has Alaska elected a woman US Senator?
Yes — the first woman US Senator from Alaska took office in 2002.
How many women does Alaska send to Congress?
1 women from Alaska serve in the 119th US Congress (House + Senate, 2025-27).