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💰 COL Index: 99 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in College CDP, AK

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 27 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$56,904
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$57,248
model average ÷ 99.4 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$127,030
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,242
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for College CDP?

$56,904 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 27 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$56,904/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,742/month
Household income context$76,831

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 27-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -0% vs national

Software Developer

$127,030
💡 Purchasing-power model $127,797
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $61.07/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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🥈 -0% vs national

Accountant

$85,925
💡 Purchasing-power model $86,444
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $41.31/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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🥉 -0% vs national

Registered Nurse

$85,915
💡 Purchasing-power model $86,434
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $41.31/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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4️⃣ -0% vs national

Elementary School Teacher

$63,555
💡 Purchasing-power model $63,939
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.56/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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5️⃣ -0% vs national

Electrician

$61,439
💡 Purchasing-power model $61,810
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $29.54/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 27 Occupations in College CDP

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (99.4/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 27 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $127,030
2 Accountant $85,925
3 Registered Nurse $85,915
4 Elementary School Teacher $63,555
5 Electrician $61,439
6 Real Estate Agent $61,369
7 Heavy Truck Driver $52,994
8 Dental Hygienist $49,910
9 Web Developer $49,910
10 Firefighter $49,910
11 Marketing Manager $49,910
12 Medical Assistant $49,910
13 Paralegal $49,910
14 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $49,910
15 Welder $49,910
16 Construction Manager $49,910
17 Police Officer $49,910
18 Project Manager $49,910
19 Graphic Designer $49,910
20 HVAC Technician $49,910
21 Data Analyst $49,910
22 Plumber $49,910
23 Pharmacist $49,910
24 Carpenter $49,910
25 Physical Therapist $49,910
26 Human Resources Specialist $49,910
27 Financial Analyst $49,910

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

College CDP salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.317×–1.396× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 99.4 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in College CDP

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,242/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,552/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$279,100
📉
Unemployment
4.2%
💳
Median Income
$76,831
🎓
College Educated
45%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
99
Below Avg Cost
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❓ College CDP Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in College CDP mean on this page?

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$56,904 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 27 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all College CDP workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in College CDP?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,742 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in College CDP?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for College CDP?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.317×–1.396× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for College CDP

Use the occupation rows to compare modeled gross-pay references, not to predict an offer. Validate the exact role, experience level, employer, benefits and location. Then model taxes and current household costs before making a relocation or career decision.

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