Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Salary in Alaska
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists in Alaska earn a median of $120,240 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Physical Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $120,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($122,570)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,600; the top 10% earn over $171,850. Nationally the range is $67,000 to $195,190.
States ranked near Alaska
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- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$94,380 median in Alaska
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$107,410 median in Alaska
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians$105,960 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Hydrologists$108,660 median in Alaska
- Soil and Plant Scientists$100,320 median in Alaska
- Environmental Restoration Planners$91,960 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists pay in Alaska
How much do remote sensing scientists and technologists make in Alaska?
The median is $120,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,600 and the top 10% earn over $171,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for remote sensing scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 39 (−2% vs. the national median of $122,570). Living costs are not included.