DOL Median (Alaska)
$214,000
vs National
+205.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$171,200
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$214,000
+205.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Alaska earns $214,000 in nominal terms, which is 205.7% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $171,200 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BP America Inc. | $214,000 | 1 |
| AROM, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Physicists
Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-Paying Roles in Alaska
Sociologists · $247,000Optometrists · $200,000Chemical Engineers · $192,000Dentists, General · $168,000Financial Specialists, All Other · $153,501Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physicists make in Alaska?
The median Physicists salary in Alaska is $214,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Alaska earns 205.7% more than the national median of $70,000, or $171,200 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.