DOL Median (Alaska)
$111,000
vs National
+20.5%
National: $92,120BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$88,800
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$111,000
+20.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$92,120
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Alaska earns $111,000 in nominal terms, which is 20.5% above the national average of $92,120. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $88,800 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Search (Alaska) LLC | $215,000 | 3 |
| GULFSIDE ALASKA INC. | $133,952 | 3 |
| BP America Inc. | $124,862 | 285 |
| Teck Alaska Incorporated | $116,532 | 3 |
| THE PEBBLE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $114,400 | 1 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | $94,208 | 36 |
| TECK AMERICAN INCORPORATED | $93,556 | 2 |
| Northern Star (POGO) LLC | $90,636 | 6 |
| NOME GOLD ALASKA CORP. | $79,040 | 2 |
| CONSTANTINE NORTH INC. | $67,200 | 1 |
| University of Alaska | $66,082 | 19 |
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How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in Alaska?
The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Alaska is $111,000 based on 45 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Alaska earns 20.5% more than the national median of $92,120, or $88,800 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.