Geologist Salary in Alaska
As of 2026-10-01, the median posted salary for Geologist positions in Alaska is $67,802 per year, based on 3 public-sector job postings from 1 Alaska employer tracked by Alaska Jobs.
On the state salary schedule
Postings for this role cite state pay Range 17. On the current GG schedule (basic pay, before geographic differential):
| Range | Step A (new hire) | Step F (~5 yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Range 17 | $66,456/yr | $79,228/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
Natural Resources
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What does a Geologist make in Alaska?
The median posted salary for Geologist in Alaska is $67,802 per year, based on 3 public-sector job postings from 1 Alaska employer tracked by Alaska Jobs. The middle half of postings pay between $66,817 and $67,802 per year.
What is the salary range for Geologist jobs in Alaska?
Across current and recent Alaska listings, posted pay for Geologist runs from $65,832 at the low end to $67,802 at the high end. The 10th–90th percentile band is $66,226 to $67,802.
Who hires Geologists in Alaska?
Alaska employers with recent Geologist postings include Natural Resources.
What State of Alaska salary range is a Geologist?
State of Alaska postings for Geologist use salary range 17. 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 Geologist listings
- Geologist 2 - Surficial Geologic Mapper — Natural Resources · $2,607.75 Biweekly
- Geologist 2 — Natural Resources · $2,607.75 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.