The number of health related jobs are up compared from a year ago while other sectors of the economy has decreased its hiring. The state of Alaska has lost approximately 3,300 jobs compared to just one year ago while the Health Jobs have increased by 1,700 jobs statewide.
According to ADN.com, there is a 1.1 percent loss of jobs statewide since last November. Nationally, 3.4% of jobs have been cut, so Alaska is experiencing a relatively mild recession. Alaska's unemployment rate is holding steady at 8.7%, up from last November's 6.8%. The Anchorage, Alaska unemployment rate is currently at 6.9%, compared to 5.4% a year earlier.
Vanna Siackhasone, Anchorage Real Estate Specialist, 907-720-4663
