Natural Resource Specialist Salary in Alaska
As of 2026-07-10, the median posted salary for Natural Resource Specialist positions in Alaska is $75,504 per year, based on 8 public-sector job postings from 2 Alaska employers tracked by Alaska Jobs.
On the state salary schedule
Postings for this role cite state pay Ranges 14, 16, 21. 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 21 | $87,574/yr | $103,682/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
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (federal) · Natural Resources
Open Natural Resource Specialist listings
- Natural Resource Specialist 2/3 — Natural Resources · $2,296.50 - $2,646.00 Biweekly
- NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST 1 — Natural Resources · $26.66 Hourly
- Natural Resource Specialist 4 — Natural Resources · $3,336.75 Biweekly
- Natural Resource Specialist — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (federal) · $74,678.00 - $197,200.00 Annually
- Natural Resource Specialist — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (federal) · $74,678.00 - $145,468.00 Annually
- Natural Resource Specialist — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (federal) · $50,460.00 - $145,468.00 Annually
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.