DOL Median (Alaska)
$133,300
vs National
+11.1%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$106,640
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$133,300
+11.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Alaska earns $133,300 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% above the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $106,640 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 | $204,292 | 1 |
| Northern Technologies Group, Inc. | $200,000 | 2 |
| BP America Inc. | $131,857 | 139 |
| Hilcorp Alaska | $129,600 | 2 |
| ConocoPhillips Company | $122,400 | 140 |
| MOODY INTERNATIONAL AMERICAS, INC. | $108,900 | 1 |
| INTERTEK INDUSTRY SERVICES | $108,900 | 1 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | $105,000 | 95 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $96,300 | 234 |
| Baker Hughes Company | $95,000 | 112 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Alaska?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Alaska is $133,300 based on 29 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Alaska earns 11.1% more than the national median of $120,000, or $106,640 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.