DOL Median (Alaska)
$65,270
vs National
+0.4%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,216
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,270
+0.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Alaska earns $65,270 in nominal terms, which is 0.4% above the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,216 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SRK Consulting U.S., Inc. | $88,047 | 10 |
| University of Alaska | $79,872 | 11 |
| GHD SERVCES, INC. | $70,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Hydrologists make in Alaska?
The median Hydrologists salary in Alaska is $65,270 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Alaska earns 0.4% more than the national median of $65,004, or $52,216 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.