DOL Median (Alaska)
$247,000
vs National
+298.4%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$197,600
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$247,000
+298.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Alaska earns $247,000 in nominal terms, which is 298.4% above the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $197,600 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teck Alaska Incorporated | $247,000 | 1 |
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Anchorage, AK · $247,000ITHACA, NY · $239,200Brookline, MA · $123,000Palo Alto, CA · $119,275Los Altos, CA · $115,000Top-Paying Roles in Alaska
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How much does a Sociologists make in Alaska?
The median Sociologists salary in Alaska is $247,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Alaska earns 298.4% more than the national median of $62,000, or $197,600 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.