Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Alaska

Atmospheric and space scientists in Alaska earn the most in Fairbanks (average $97,820 a year) and the least in Anchorage ($95,600), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the atmospheric and space scientists average at $93,570 and the median at $94,380. The U.S. average for this job is $106,110.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists average salary by city in Alaska

Fairbanks$97,820
Anchorage$95,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fairbanks	$97,820	$94,380	$61,290	$77,646	103
Anchorage	$95,600	$101,640	$66,280	$76,085	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in other states

Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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