DOL Median (Alaska)
$53,498
vs National
-17.1%
National: $64,505BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,798
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,498
-17.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,505
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Scientists, All Other in Alaska earns $53,498 in nominal terms, which is 17.1% below the national average of $64,505. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,798 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 | $53,498 | 3 |
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How much does a Physical Scientists, All Other make in Alaska?
The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Alaska is $53,498 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other?
A Physical Scientists, All Other in Alaska earns 17.1% less than the national median of $64,505, or $42,798 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.