DOL Median (Alaska)
$53,612
vs National
-7.2%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,890
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,612
-7.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Alaska earns $53,612 in nominal terms, which is 7.2% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,890 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E-TERRA, LLC | $53,612 | 2 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Alaska?
The median Geographers salary in Alaska is $53,612 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Alaska earns 7.2% less than the national median of $57,764, or $42,890 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.