Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $98,220 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.22
10th percentile $61,890
90th percentile $127,690
Employed locally 210
National median $93,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,890
    25th
    $69,990
    50th (median)
    $98,220
    75th
    $111,320
    90th
    $127,690

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 102% Median Biological Scientists, All Other salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $137,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,630
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $131,250
    New Haven, CT $124,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $123,080

    Nearby metros — Biological Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,670
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $100,890
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $92,730
    Fairbanks-College, AK $90,150
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $79,790
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,290

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,100
    Conservation Scientists $72,780
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $77,850
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $104,770
    Biological Technicians $55,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Scientists, All Other make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Anchorage, AK is $47.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.63 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Biological Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Anchorage, AK is 5.2% above the national median of $93,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Scientists, All Other in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Biological Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $61,890 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,990.