DOL Median (Alaska)
$49,587
vs National
-4.9%
National: $52,140BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,670
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,587
-4.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,140
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Alaska earns $49,587 in nominal terms, which is 4.9% below the national average of $52,140. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,670 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 | $49,587 | 4 |
| THE UNIV. OF ALA. AT BIRMINGHAM (UAB) | $38,600 | 77 |
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How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in Alaska?
The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Alaska is $49,587 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Alaska earns 4.9% less than the national median of $52,140, or $39,670 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.