Median DOL Salary
$87,817
Total DOL Filings
248
Companies Hiring
75
Cost of Living Index
125.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Fairbanks, AK$87,817
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Fairbanks, AK is 44.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Fairbanks
Highest-Paying Occupations in Fairbanks
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $143,208 | -12.3% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,333 | +8.7% | 9 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $72,010 | -11.2% | 5 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $68,037 | -35.8% | 14 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $61,057 | -27.6% | 6 |
| Microbiologists | $52,000 | -32.4% | 5 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $50,658 | -48.4% | 6 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $48,048 | N/A | 6 |
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 Fairbanks, AK
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Fairbanks, 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.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $143,208 | $114,566 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,333 | $92,266 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $72,010 | $57,608 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $68,037 | $54,429 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $61,057 | $48,846 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.