DOL Median (Anchorage, AK)
$129,197
vs National
+7.7%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$103,358
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$129,197
+7.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Anchorage, AK earns $129,197 in nominal terms, which is 7.7% 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 $103,358 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Anchorage, AK
| 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 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $96,300 | 234 |
| Baker Hughes Company | $95,000 | 112 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Anchorage, AK?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Anchorage, AK is $129,197 based on 26 DOL filings.
Is Anchorage, AK a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Anchorage, AK earns 7.7% more than the national median of $120,000, or $103,358 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.