Alaska January 2026 Jobs Report Shows 0.1% Gain
Summary
Alaska's statewide employment increased by 200 jobs (0.1%) from January 2025 to January 2026, according to the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The transportation, warehousing and utilities sector led gains with 900 new jobs, followed by private education and health care (800) and manufacturing (700). Job losses occurred in professional and business services (-300) and information (-200). Government employment fell by 2,400 jobs, nearly canceling private sector gains. Alaska's unemployment rate was 4.8% versus the U.S. rate of 4.3%.
“January's statewide job count was up by 200, or 0.1 percent, from January 2025.”
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This release reports January 2026 employment statistics for Alaska, showing a net gain of 200 jobs (0.1%) compared to January 2025. Key sector gains were transportation/warehousing/utilities (+900), private education/health care (+800), and manufacturing (+700). Losses were recorded in professional/business services (-300) and information (-200). Government employment fell by 2,400 jobs (federal -2,000, state -400, local flat), nearly offsetting private sector growth.
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January Jobs up 0.1 Percent From January 2025
April 10, 2026
No. 26-6
JUNEAU, Alaska — January’s statewide job count was up by 200, or 0.1 percent, from January 2025.
The transportation, warehousing and utilities sector added 900 jobs, followed by private education and health care (800 jobs) and manufacturing (700).
Industries with job losses included professional and business services (-300) and information (-200).
Government job losses nearly canceled out private sector gains. Federal employment was 2,000 jobs below January 2025, reflecting the year’s deep cuts. State government was down by 400 jobs, with losses in general government and the University of Alaska. Local government, which includes public schools, was flat.
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in January and the U.S rate was 4.3 percent.
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