SOC 11-9121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Natural Sciences Managers — Fairbanks
Fairbanks-College, AK · 1 metro areas compared
At $115,410, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Natural Sciences Managers, 31.0% beneath the national figure of $167,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $115,410, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Natural Sciences Managers, 31.0% beneath the national figure of $167,220. Pay ranges from under $91,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $159,830 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $101,180 to $139,010.
Employment stands at 70, or 1.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Anchorage records the highest median at $134,010. Of the 205 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 19th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,630 | −45.2% |
| 25th | $101,180 | −39.5% |
| Median (50th) | $115,410 | −31.0% |
| 75th | $139,010 | −16.9% |
| 90th | $159,830 | −4.4% |
| Mean | $121,150 | −27.6% |
Other metro areas in Alaska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | $134,010 | 380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fairbanks run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $115,410 buys what $112,705 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 32.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$115,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$112,705US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $115,410 a year, 31.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $91,630 to $159,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Anchorage, at $134,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Fairbanks, AK?
The median annual wage is $115,410, or $55.49 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 $167,220, so pay in Fairbanks, AK is 31.0% lower. 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 Fairbanks, AK earns more than $159,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $91,630 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 Anchorage, at $134,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Fairbanks, 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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