Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations in Alaska

29 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Life, physical, and social science occupations include researchers, scientists, and technicians working in biology, chemistry, economics, psychology, and related fields. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Alaska.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Soil and Plant Scientists	—	—	50
Physical Scientists, All Other	$114,120	$111,710	180
Economists	$108,960	$123,410	—
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$105,910	$117,610	370
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$105,870	$111,840	80
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$101,500	$104,660	180
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$100,960	$124,500	120
Biological Scientists, All Other	$98,220	$97,490	420
Chemists	$95,300	$92,230	40
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$92,870	$93,480	110
School Psychologists	$92,140	$90,600	140
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$91,670	$95,280	380
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$87,060	$96,300	660
Urban and Regional Planners	$85,970	$84,060	270
Foresters	$85,550	$83,480	80
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$84,640	$86,060	690
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$84,280	$86,090	230
Microbiologists	$76,900	$76,400	40
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$76,290	$81,410	190
Conservation Scientists	$75,470	$87,020	320
Hydrologic Technicians	$72,240	$72,190	30
Life Scientists, All Other	$68,880	$77,690	70
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$68,600	$74,750	240
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$67,730	$89,420	110
Survey Researchers	$62,640	$65,240	40
Chemical Technicians	$61,380	$66,470	150
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$54,810	$58,060	470
Biological Technicians	$53,830	$57,280	510
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$48,830	$61,280	350