DOL Median (Fairbanks, AK)
$48,048
vs National
-4.1%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,438
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,048
-4.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,108
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Fairbanks, AK earns $48,048 in nominal terms, which is 4.1% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,438 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Fairbanks, AK
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska | $48,828 | 5 |
| ALASKA AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING | $46,426 | 3 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Fairbanks, AK?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Fairbanks, AK is $48,048 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Fairbanks, AK a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Fairbanks, AK earns 4.1% less than the national median of $50,108, or $38,438 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.