$1.2BGDP From Information Technology Sector
435High-Tech Sector Workers Per Billion of GSP
9.1%High-Tech Share of Total Workforce
While Alaska is known for its agriculture and fishing industries, technology is playing a growing role in the state’s economy. Alaska ranks in the top 20 for STEM share of the total workforce as over nine percent of the state’s jobs fall within the tech sector. Local initiatives like Launch Alaska are bringing in new investments for startups focusing on clean energy technologies.