Median DOL Salary
$82,231
Total DOL Filings
47
Companies Hiring
7
Cost of Living Index
125.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Bethel, AK$82,231
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Bethel, AK is 35% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Bethel
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Kuskokwim School District | 29 | $80,098 | Other | |
| Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation | 14 | $70,000 | Other | |
| GEO RE-ENTRY SERVICES, LLC | 2 | $40,248 | Other | |
| YUKON KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORPORATION | 1 | $237,713 | Other | |
| ACSA ASDN Education Services | 1 | $53,520 | Other | |
| University of Washington | 1 | $70,760 | Other |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Alaska
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Alaska.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $230,830 | 260 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $226,490 | 1,620 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $200,750 | 310 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $168,880 | 140 |
| Chief Executives | $168,680 | 910 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $168,040 | 170 |
| Optometrists | $165,830 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $163,200 | 510 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,290 | 730 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $147,190 | 120 |
Salary Trend in Bethel, AK
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Bethel, AK has a cost of living index of 125.0, which is 25% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $80,000 in an average-cost city.
Compare to Other Cities
See how Bethel, AK stacks up against other major hiring markets.Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.