DOL Median (Alaska)
$63,190
vs National
-7.1%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,552
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,190
-7.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$68,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Alaska earns $63,190 in nominal terms, which is 7.1% below the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,552 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska | $65,055 | 2 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Alaska?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Alaska is $63,190 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Alaska earns 7.1% less than the national median of $68,000, or $50,552 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.