DOL Median (Alaska)
$55,000
vs National
-12.7%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,000
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
-12.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Alaska earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 12.7% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| trident Seafoods | $76,000 | 4 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Alaska?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Alaska is $55,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Alaska earns 12.7% less than the national median of $63,000, or $44,000 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.