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Population
& Census
- Alaska Census Data
  - Current and historical Census data for the state, boroughs/census areas, communities, and census tracts as well as geographic information, maps, and information on other census surveys.
- Alaska Population Estimates
  - Current and historical population estimates for Alaska, boroughs/census areas, and communities.
- Alaska Population Projections
  - Projected populations for Alaska and boroughs/census areas, as well as trends, composition, and distribution of the Alaska population.
- American Community Survey (ACS)
  - Demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics for Alaska and its boroughs/census areas, communities, and statistical areas.
- Maps & GIS
  - Maps and GIS data for Alaska, economic regions, boroughs/census areas, communities, and census tracts.
- Migration Data and Information
  - Migration information and data for Alaska and its boroughs/census areas.
Wages
Employers
Resident
Hire
Unemployment Data
- Unemployment Data
  - The employment and unemployment rate by month and year for Alaska and boroughs/census areas.
- Unemployment Insurance Data
  - Includes the annual actuarial study and financial handbook, tax rates and the tax calculation process, and links to related information.
Industry Information
- Industry Forecasts
  - Annual industry forecasts for Alaska, Anchorage, the Fairbanks area, and Southeast Alaska; and ten-year industry forecasts for Alaska.
- Industry-related Trends
  - Alaska Economic Trends articles highlighting various Alaska industries.
- Monthly Employment Statistics
  - Most current monthly and annual average employment estimates by industry for Alaska, the Municipality of Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star Borough, and the six economic regions.
- Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages (QCEW)
  - Monthly, quarterly, and annual average employment by industry for Alaska and boroughs/census areas.
- Seafood Industry
  - Seafood industry information for various areas in the state.
Occupational Information
- Alaska Occupations Information
  - Includes a searchable list of more than 2,500 occupational titles. It includes worker characteristics, licensing requirements, supply and demand, employment, wages, and training resources and requirements.
- Licensed Occupations
  - A list of occupations that require a license issued by federal or state agencies, the Municipality of Anchorage, the City of Fairbanks, or the City and Borough of Juneau.
- Occupational Forecasts
  - Occupational forecast looks at individual occupations and projects their growth over ten years.
- Worker Counts by Occupation (ODB)
  - Occupation information based on employers' quarterly unemployment insurance reports. Data are available from 2001 to the present for the state and boroughs/census areas.
Workplace
Safety
Cost of Living
& Housing Information
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)
  - CPI for Anchorage and the U.S. from 1960 to the present. CPI is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for goods and services.
- Cost of Living (Trends article)
  - The most current cost-of-living article published in Alaska Economic Trends. This annual article pulls together various data for Alaska and some of its boroughs/census areas.
- Housing Market Information
  - Rental prices, vacancy rates, loan volume, sales prices, foreclosure data, and other housing market information for select Alaska communities.
Training Information
Local & Regional Information
Publications
& Manuals
- Alaska Economic Trends
  - Trends is a monthly publication with articles on Alaska's economy, population, cost of living, occupations, industries, and more. Online versions are available from 1978 to present.
- Alaska Economic Trends Article Search
  - Search Trends articles using any combination of the following criteria: title or subtitle, date or date range, author, or full text.
- Manuals
  - All manuals published by Research and Analysis.
- Publications
  - Current and historical publications by Research and Analysis.

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Atmospheric and Space Scientists (19-2021)

Occupation description: Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.

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Employment and Job Openings

	Average employment			Average annual openings
	2014 estimate	2024 projection	Percent change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Alaska	108	114	5.6	1	2	3
United States	11,800	12,900	9.2	110	220	330

Job outlook

Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.

2016 Wages

	Mean Wage	Wage by Percentile
	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
United States	45.60	24.75	33.59	44.45	55.05	67.71
Alaska	42.03	27.55	33.39	41.11	48.88	57.76
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area	45.99	37.37	41.10	45.92	52.50	57.76
Southeast Region	36.58	26.34	28.89	34.05	42.35	53.32

Labor Force Indicators

2015 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
18	6	33.3	42.9	35.7

2015 Potential Supply

Qualified but working in another occupation	27
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	27
UI claimants previously working in occupation	1

2015 ALEXsys Employment Data

Number of registrants	18
Number of job position postings	0
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	0.0

Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Work experience: None

On-the-job training: None

Training Resources

	Degree
University of Alaska Fairbanks (Fairbanks)
Atmospheric Sciences	Mas
Atmospheric Sciences	PhD

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