Investor Presentaiton
Trade and Services
Much of Alaska's employment
growth over the past 40 years has
come in support industries-
particularly trade and services.
Trade and service jobs now account
for about half of total Alaska
employment. Alaskans are much
more likely to work in a retail store
or a hospital than on an oil rig or a
fishing boat. The growth in trade
and services has led to a decline in
average Alaska wages—because
wages tend to be lower in trade and
services than in other industries.
Employment (thousands of jobs)
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
Estimated Alaska Employment, 1990-2008
Other
Source: BEA Employment Estimates by NAICS Code
Services
Trade
Transportation
State and Local
Government
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