Yes it is. The unemployment rates are not accuratly reflected due to the large number of Alaska Natives residing in villages where employment oppertunities are sparse at best. I just came from Alaska and it is much easier to get a job there than it is to get a job in Washington. Try anything related to oil field work or transportation. Aviation related jobs are on decline as the airport ranking has dropped signifigantly in recent years but most other areas you can find jobs. You need to have a good work history and great references but you should have no troubles. Make sure not to head North unless you can afford it-- housing is not cheap and you MUST have a vehicle. Public transportation options in Anchorage are terrible. If you suffer from depression be proactive and get on pills or vitamins and start tanning now. It s not an easy place to live in teh winter and social oppertunities are virtually non exsistant. Regardless fo all the struggles, I love Alaska and it will always be my home. It s the most beautiful place in the world, and the people you meet are true characters. They have great stories if you take the time to listen.
I deal with people from Alaska in my business all the time. They all pretty much agree that even though there are still jobs up there, the economy is starting to catch up to Alaska. The oil companies are actually laying people off now.
I would think not because its always snowy there theres not many jobs that have alot of diversity of things to do =]