Fishery Biologist Salary in Alaska
$78,759
median posted salary / year
$72,117 – $82,430
middle half of postings (25th–75th)
$53,547 – $88,109
full observed span
2
open right now
As of 2026-07-08, the median posted salary for Fishery Biologist positions in Alaska is $78,759 per year, based on 4 public-sector job postings from 1 Alaska employer tracked by Alaska Jobs.
On the state salary schedule
Postings for this role cite state pay Ranges 18, 20. On the current GG schedule (basic pay, before geographic differential):
| Range | Step A (new hire) | Step F (~5 yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Range 18 | $71,526/yr | $84,903/yr |
| Range 20 | $81,783/yr | $96,993/yr |
Duty stations outside Anchorage add a geographic differential of up to 60% on top of these figures. Full tables: Alaska state salary schedule.
Who hires this role
Fish & Game
Open Fishery Biologist listings
- Fishery Biologist 4 (Statewide Salmon Research Biologist) — Fish & Game · $3,388.80 Biweekly
- Fishery Biologist 3/4 (Upper Cook Inlet Area Management Biologist) — Fish & Game · $2,888.80 - $3,306.40 Biweekly
Figures are posted salaries — the ranges employers advertise — annualized for comparison (how we compute this). Actual offers depend on step placement, bargaining unit, and duty station.