DOL Median (Anchorage, AL)
$201,594
vs National
+68%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$229,344
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$201,594
+68% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Anchorage, AL earns $201,594 in nominal terms, which is 68% above the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $229,344 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Anchorage, AL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BP America Inc. | $131,857 | 139 |
| Hilcorp Alaska | $129,600 | 2 |
| ConocoPhillips Company | $122,400 | 140 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Anchorage, AL?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Anchorage, AL is $201,594 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Anchorage, AL a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Anchorage, AL earns 68% more than the national median of $120,000, or $229,344 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.