Do life coaches need a license in Alaska?

No statewide license is required for life coaches in Alaska. See the licensing section above for the credential path.

How to Become a Life Coach in Alaska (2026)

Q: How long does life coach training take in Alaska?

Most people become a Life Coach in Alaska through a short coaching course or certificate plus supervised practice; most states do not license life coaches.

Q: How much do life coaches earn in Alaska?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), life coaches in Alaska earned a median annual wage of approximately $45,060 (using the related "Counselors, All Other" BLS category, since life coach wages are not tracked separately). Employment concentration in Alaska is about 1.21 times the national average for this occupation.

Q: What is the job outlook for life coaches in Alaska?

Alaska currently employs approximately 70 workers in the related "Counselors, All Other" BLS category, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 12.6% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Alaska counselors, all other earn a median annual wage of $45,060 ($21.67/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 70 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -11.4% below the national median of $50,860 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $45,060 ($21.67/hr)
25th percentile: $38,340 per year
75th percentile: $51,460 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $53,630 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $38,340 per year
Workers employed in Alaska: 70
Versus national median: -11.4% below the U.S. median of $50,860
Job concentration: Location quotient 1.21 - this occupation is more concentrated in Alaska than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

Alaska employs about 70 life coaches earning a median $45,060 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025; proxy category “Counselors, All Other”). Training as a Life Coach here means completing a short coaching course or certificate plus supervised practice; most states do not license life coaches.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Alaska employs approximately 70 workers in the related “Counselors, All Other” category (SOC 21-1019), with a median annual wage of $45,060 ¹. The state’s concentration of jobs in this category is 1.21x the national average, indicating strong regional demand. Nationally, employment in this category is projected to grow 12.6% from 2024 to 2034, with about 7,400 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a Life Coach in Alaska, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

A note on salary data: The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not track life coach salaries as a separate category. The wage figures on this page are based on the closest matching BLS classification: Counselors, All Other (SOC 21-1019). Actual life coach earnings may vary.

At a Glance

Training paths: short coaching course or certificate (find programs)
Typical timeline: a short coaching course or certificate plus supervised practice; most states do not license life coaches
Median wage (Alaska): $45,060 per year (based on related “Counselors, All Other” category) ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become a Life Coach in Alaska

How to become a Life Coach in Alaska? Complete a short coaching course or certificate plus supervised practice; most states do not license life coaches. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

How long does it take? Most people finish a short coaching course or certificate plus supervised practice; most states do not license life coaches. Confirm current hour totals with the program and employer.

Do I need a license in Alaska? No statewide license is required in most states. See the licensing section below.

What do life coaches earn in Alaska? The BLS does not track life coach wages separately. Based on the related “Counselors, All Other” category, the median annual wage in Alaska is $45,060, with entry-level wages around $38,340 and experienced workers earning $53,630 or more ¹.

How to Become a Life Coach in Alaska

Complete a short coaching course. Finish a coaching certificate or short course if you want structured training. This is not a registered apprenticeship and not a counseling degree.
Build client practice. Gain supervised or mentored coaching hours through a program or employer. Hour totals vary; confirm with the program.
Most states do not license this role. Do not apply to a licensing board. A licensed professional counselor or psychologist credential is a different occupation.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Life Coach License Requirements in Alaska

Most states do not license life coaches. The path is a short course or certificate plus client practice, not a counseling license.

Typical path

Complete a short coaching course or certificate.
Build client practice.
Do not apply for an LPC or similar license as the life-coach path.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with the employer before you enroll.

Life Coach Wages by Metro Area in Alaska

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for life coaches in Alaska? Alaska employs approximately 70 workers in the related “Counselors, All Other” category ¹. Nationally, employment in this category is projected to grow 12.6% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in Alaska? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Alaska.

How much do life coaches earn in Alaska compared to the national average? The median annual wage for life coaches in Alaska is $45,060 (based on the related “Counselors, All Other” category), which is $4,770 below the national median of $49,830 according to BLS data ¹.

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Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)