Fishery Biologist Salary in Alaska
As of 2026-08-20, the median posted salary for Fishery Biologist positions in Alaska is $76,981 per year, based on 13 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 14, 16, 18, 20. On the current GG schedule (basic pay, before geographic differential):
| Range | Step A (new hire) | Step F (~5 yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Range 14 | $54,034/yr | $64,370/yr |
| Range 16 | $62,049/yr | $74,100/yr |
| 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.
Median over time
weekly snapshots since 2026-27
Who hires this role
Fish & Game
Quick answers computed from the live data — always current
What does a Fishery Biologist make in Alaska?
The median posted salary for Fishery Biologist in Alaska is $76,981 per year, based on 13 public-sector job postings from 1 Alaska employer tracked by Alaska Jobs. The middle half of postings pay between $69,035 and $78,250 per year.
What is the salary range for Fishery Biologist jobs in Alaska?
Across current and recent Alaska listings, posted pay for Fishery Biologist runs from $53,547 at the low end to $88,109 at the high end. The 10th–90th percentile band is $59,424 to $80,771.
Who hires Fishery Biologists in Alaska?
Alaska employers with recent Fishery Biologist postings include Fish & Game.
What State of Alaska salary range is a Fishery Biologist?
State of Alaska postings for Fishery Biologist use salary ranges 14, 16, 18, 20. Exact pay is set by range and step on the state salary schedule, plus a geographic differential of up to 60 percent depending on duty station.
Open Fishery Biologist listings
- Fishery Biologist 3 (Groundfish Project Leader) — Fish & Game · $3,108.80 Biweekly
- Fishery Biologist 2 — Fish & Game · $2,577.60 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.