Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Alaska
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Alaska earn a median of $91,960 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,840; the top 10% earn over $147,910. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Conservation Scientists$79,260 median in Alaska
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$90,370 median in Alaska
- Soil and Plant Scientists$100,320 median in Alaska
- Environmental Restoration Planners$91,960 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$76,430 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55,220 median in Alaska
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Alaska
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Alaska?
The median is $91,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,840 and the top 10% earn over $147,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.