DOL Median (Alaska)
$58,947
vs National
+22.8%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,158
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,947
+22.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$48,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Social Science Research Assistants in Alaska earns $58,947 in nominal terms, which is 22.8% above the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,158 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH | $58,947 | 2 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Alaska?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Alaska is $58,947 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Alaska earns 22.8% more than the national median of $48,000, or $47,158 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.