DOL Median (Alaska)
$110,941
vs National
+30.2%
National: $85,197BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$88,753
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$110,941
+30.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,197
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Alaska earns $110,941 in nominal terms, which is 30.2% above the national average of $85,197. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $88,753 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RIVERSDALE ALASKA LLC | $195,000 | 3 |
| ConocoPhillips Company | $174,569 | 2 |
| Teck Alaska Incorporated | $133,172 | 7 |
| Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc. | $124,020 | 1 |
| NOME GOLD ALASKA CORP. | $114,400 | 4 |
| Coeur Mining, Inc | $111,300 | 17 |
| SUMITOMO METAL MINING POGO LLC | $109,000 | 3 |
| GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY VENTURES INC. | $107,557 | 8 |
| Northern Star (POGO) LLC | $98,457 | 15 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | $92,166 | 18 |
| University of Alaska | $79,498 | 3 |
| KINROSS GOLD USA INC. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers make in Alaska?
The median Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary in Alaska is $110,941 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers?
A Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Alaska earns 30.2% more than the national median of $85,197, or $88,753 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.