DOL Median (Alaska)
$39,750
vs National
-20.5%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$31,800
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,750
-20.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in Alaska earns $39,750 in nominal terms, which is 20.5% below the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $31,800 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Alaska
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Noah's Ark Inc | $65,250 | 2 |
| ANIMAL HOUSE VET CLINIC | $39,000 | 1 |
| GOLDEN HEART PET ASSISTANCE LEAGUE | $38,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Animal Scientists make in Alaska?
The median Animal Scientists salary in Alaska is $39,750 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in Alaska earns 20.5% less than the national median of $50,000, or $31,800 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.