DOL Median (Alaska)
$53,581
vs National
-5.4%
National: $56,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,865
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,581
-5.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$56,650
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biological Scientists, All Other in Alaska earns $53,581 in nominal terms, which is 5.4% below the national average of $56,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,865 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALASKAN OBSERVERS, INC. | $75,413 | 1 |
| University of Alaska | $53,581 | 11 |
| PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Biological Scientists, All Other make in Alaska?
The median Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Alaska is $53,581 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Biological Scientists, All Other?
A Biological Scientists, All Other in Alaska earns 5.4% less than the national median of $56,650, or $42,865 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.