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Current
Alaska Job
Forecast

Updated
May 18, 2012

Current Ratings

Deckhand Jobs: Excellent
Offshore Processing: Excellent
Onshore Processing: Excellent
Fishing Support Jobs: Good
Sport Fishing Jobs: Good
Fishing Lodge Jobs: Very Good
Cruise Ships (AK): Very Good
Land Tour Jobs: Excellent
Adventure Travel: Very Good
Other Tourism Jobs: Very Good

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Breaking Alaska Employment News

Fishing Companies are Currently Hiring! - Many companies are still hiring for the spring fisheries and also staffing up for the very busy summer fisheries. Now is a great time to apply!

Current and upcoming fisheries include:

  • Halibut
  • Blackcod
  • Salmon
  • Herring
  • Crab
  • Pollock
  • Pacific Cod
  • Shrimp
  • Rockfish
  • Lingcod

AlaskaJobFinder has expanded its Alaska employment focus. We now cover jobs in the following industries in addition to the Alaska fishing industry:

  • Alaska Cruise Ship Jobs
  • Land Tour Jobs
  • Adventure Travel Jobs
  • Fishing Lodge Jobs
  • Hunting Lodge Jobs
  • Alaska Resort Jobs
  • Forest Service Jobs
  • National Park Jobs
  • Other Outdoor Jobs
  • Other Travel & Hospitality Employment
  • Alaska Oil and Gas Industry

AlaskaJobFinder has a complete list of Alaska fisheries employers in our Members Section. Each listing has a detailed profile about the company including information on how to apply!


Ex-vessel salmon prices are up again from the previous year. This is excellent news for deckhands as they are usually paid based on a crewshare (a percentage of the value of the fish they catch). This translates to higher earnings for deckhands.


AlaskaJobFinder continues to enhance and expand its Members Section adding a number of new features this year.


Make sure to check out our Featured Jobs section in our Members Section where we list job openings of employers hiring right now!


Become a Member of AlaskaJobFinder and start your employment search today!



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- Michelle G.
- Chicago, IL


"I began receiving calls from crew candidates immediately and had hired someone within an hour. Thanks so much, this is terrific!"
- Les Stambaugh
- Bristol Bay Salmon Gillnetter


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Very informative."
- Jeff C.
- Bremerton, WA


"It's wonderful! It provides all the information anyone new to the industry could possibly want to know."
- Cindy Kay W.
- Harrisburg, PA


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Alaska Fishing Job Experts!

AlaskaJobFinder is a leading website for finding jobs in Alaska. We specialize in the Alaska fishing industry employment, featuring such jobs as:

  • Deckhand Jobs
  • Cannery Jobs
  • Onshore and Offshore Processing Jobs
  • and Aquaculture Jobs

Our site covers all major fisheries including salmon, halibut, herring, groundfish, blackcod and crab fishing jobs. We also cover employment on sport fishing charter boats as well Alaska fishing industry support jobs.

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In addition to Alaska fishing jobs, we also specialize in the following jobs in Alaska:

The Alaska fishing industry

The fishing industry is Alaska's largest private employer and employs over 56,600 people for summer, seasonal and year-round employment plus another 22,000 indirect jobs with the state of Alaska. The state's fisheries average over $11.2 billion in revenue per year and account for nearly 62 percent of the volume of fish and seafood landed in the United States. Roughly 57% of these jobs are filled by nonresidents of the state. Many of whom are college students and other adults who spend a season or two in Alaska earning great money, meeting new friends and having an experience of a lifetime.

Why work a job in Alaska?

  • Excellent earning potential!
  • Free transportation often provided(from point of hire)*
  • Free or subsidized room and board*
  • Enjoy Alaska's beautiful scenery & activities
  • Make new friends
  • Learn new skills
  • And more!

*Benefits will vary by employer. Please confirm your benefits package before accepting employment.

About AlaskaJobFinder

AlaskaJobFinder, a division of M&L Research, Inc., was developed to help make your job search as effective and efficient as it can be. For over seventeen years M&L Research has been a premier employment research organization specializing in the Alaska fishing industry and other Alaska jobs. The company has helped thousands of individuals find great cannery, processing, and deckhand jobs in Alaska's lucrative fishing industry. Our research reports have been widely referred to as the undisputed "Bible" for finding employment in the fishing industry since 1985. Find out how becoming a member can help you find your dream job in Alaska.

Why should I subscribe to your Members Section?

Alaska fishing jobs are fairly plentiful, but to land a job, it takes a lot more than just getting a list of addresses and phone numbers. It takes having in-depth industry knowledge and a proven strategy. You need to understand the complexities of the Alaska fishing industry and have the insider tips. One of the worst things a person can do is to call Alaska fishing companies and waste their time asking a bunch of basic questions. You need to respect their time. As with any job, you need to spend a little time educating yourself about the industry. This will set you apart from most of the others looking for a job in the Alaska fishing industry.

We will provide you with the necessary Alaska fishing industry knowledge, a game plan on how to get the job that's right for you, and proven strategies on how to maximize your earnings. Plus a lot more!

AlaskaJobFinder goes beyond the fishing industry. You'll find job postings from Alaska oil companies, wilderness lodges, cruise lines, airlines, and tour companies too.

What specifically do I get with your Members Services Section?

You get immediate full access to:

  • Featured Jobs - Job postings from Alaska employers that need employees right now! Many of these job postings are not advertised anywhere else.
  • List your resume and personal profile in our proprietary JobSeekers Database that employers can search to fill open positions.
  • Over 140 pages worth of up-to-date information on working in Alaska's fishing industry. (including detailed descriptions of the work; lots of insider tips on how to find the best jobs; worker interviews; maps; town profiles; etc.)
  • Detailed profiles of over 8,000 commercial fishing boat employers (including crab boats, salmon boats, longlining boats, and herring boats, etc)
  • Detailed profiles of over 2,500 sports fishing charter boat employers
  • Detailed profiles of over 100 onshore and offshore seafood processing employers
  • Not just fishing jobs! We have lots of job listings and detailed profiles of cruise lines, tour companies, adventure travel companies, fishing/wilderness lodges and other great employers in Alaska. Learn about the pending Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline project that could employ thousands of people over many years.
  • Video clips showing you interviews and actual footage of working in the fishing industry.
  • Lots of photos, maps and graphs showing all aspects of Alaska's fishing industry

Whether you are looking for a great summer job or employment in the fall, winter or spring, AlaskaJobFinder can help you find the Alaska job that is best suited for you.

Get started on your Alaska job search now!

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