DOL Median (Alaska)
$116,181
vs National
+30.1%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$92,945
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$116,181
+30.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Alaska earns $116,181 in nominal terms, which is 30.1% above the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $92,945 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska | $123,332 | 2 |
| Teck Alaska Incorporated | $116,766 | 4 |
| GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY VENTURES INC. | $107,078 | 1 |
| Northern Star (POGO) LLC | $90,012 | 3 |
| KINROSS GOLD USA INC. | $76,440 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Alaska?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Alaska is $116,181 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Alaska earns 30.1% more than the national median of $89,315, or $92,945 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.