DOL Median (Alaska)
$61,339
vs National
+19%
National: $51,542BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,071
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,339
+19% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,542
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Alaska earns $61,339 in nominal terms, which is 19% above the national average of $51,542. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,071 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH, DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE MANAGE | $88,826 | 1 |
| SITKA SOUND SCIENCE CENTER | $66,123 | 1 |
| Kootznahoo-Fortress Of The Bear | $61,339 | 1 |
| University of Alaska | $52,000 | 5 |
| KOOTZNAHOO - FORTRESS OF THE BEAR INC | $50,211 | 2 |
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How much does a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make in Alaska?
The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Alaska is $61,339 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?
A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Alaska earns 19% more than the national median of $51,542, or $49,071 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.