Median DOL Salary
$58,714
Total DOL Filings
36
Companies Hiring
11
Cost of Living Index
125.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Ketchikan, AK$58,714
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Ketchikan, AK is 3.6% below the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Ketchikan
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAI INVESTMENTS LLC | 20 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Effy & Co Inc | 8 | $56,857 | Other | |
| Ashok.G, LLC | 4 | $60,570 | Other | |
| KLASSIQUE JEWELERS | 3 | $44,533 | Other | |
| Effy and Co Inc. | 2 | $81,765 | Other | |
| Commmunity Connections | 2 | $43,170 | Other | |
| NIBLACK PROJECT LLC | 1 | $83,242 | Other | |
| Community Connections | 1 | $48,382 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Ketchikan
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $65,000 | -38% | 7 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $51,750 | -17.8% | 7 |
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 Ketchikan, AK
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Ketchikan, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $65,000 | $52,000 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $51,750 | $41,400 |
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.