SOC 19-2042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers — Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · 1 metro areas compared
In Anchorage, AK the median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers is $111,290 a year, which is 9.2% higher than the national figure of $101,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Anchorage, AK the median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers is $111,290 a year, which is 9.2% higher than the national figure of $101,920. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $78,290 and $145,830. The lowest tenth earn under $66,780, while the highest tenth earn more than $176,360.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 6.18 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Fairbanks records the highest median at $100,250. Of the 425 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 59th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,780 | −34.5% |
| 25th | $78,290 | −23.2% |
| Median (50th) | $111,290 | +9.2% |
| 75th | $145,830 | +43.1% |
| 90th | $176,360 | +73.0% |
| Mean | $118,790 | +16.6% |
Other metro areas in Alaska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairbanks | $100,250 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Anchorage run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $111,290 buys what $108,682 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$111,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,682US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $111,290 a year, 9.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,780 to $176,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fairbanks, at $100,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Anchorage, AK?
The median annual wage is $111,290, or $53.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $101,920, so pay in Anchorage, AK is 9.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Anchorage, AK earns more than $176,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,780 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fairbanks, at $100,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Anchorage, AK. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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