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Business in Alaska

The fishing industry is one of Alaska's most important. Here, workers are canning sockeye salmon at a plant in Dillingham.

Alaska's position on the globe makes it a natural crossroads for sea and air cargo transport between North America, Asia and Europe.

Moving to Alaska

Moving to Alaska can be a big adventure.

Cost of living

Alaska isn't nearly as expensive as it used to be, but prices still seem high to many people.

Top 100 private employers in Alaska

Here are the largest employers in Alaska, according to figures compiled by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Average earnings

What do Alaskans earn in various industries?

Employment growth

Alaska's employment shows a steady increase over the past decade.

Native corporations

The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act formed regional corporations in 1971 to handle money and land transferred to Natives by the federal government. Can you name all the corporations? Twelve corporations are based in Alaska. In addition, one corporation protects the interests of Natives living outside Alaska.

Nonresident workers

Nonresidents looking for work in Alaska have their best luck in the "food and kindred products" industry -- mostly seafood processing. Almost 7 out of every 10 workers are nonresidents.