How much does an Oceanographer make in Alaska? The average Oceanographer salary in Alaska is $83,684 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $78,674 and $97,784. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Oceanographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $74,114 AK March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $78,674 AK March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $83,684 AK March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $97,784 AK March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $110,622 AK March 26, 2024
25% $78,674 10% $74,114 90% $110,622 75% $97,784 $83,684 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Oceanographer ?

Oceanography (compound of the Greek words ὠκεανός meaning "ocean" and γράφω meaning "write"), also known as oceanology, is the study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean. It is an important Earth science, which covers a wide range of topics, including ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics; plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor; and fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries. These diverse topics reflect multiple disciplines that oceanographers blend to further knowledge o...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Palmer, AK Avg. Salary $83,530 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Sitka, AK Avg. Salary $83,530 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adak, AK Avg. Salary $83,530 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akiachak, AK Avg. Salary $83,530 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akiak, AK Avg. Salary $83,530 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akutan, AK Avg. Salary $83,530 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alakanuk, AK Avg. Salary $83,530 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aleknagik, AK Avg. Salary $83,530 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allakaket, AK Avg. Salary $84,145 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ambler, AK Avg. Salary $84,145 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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