Chemical Engineers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $106,360 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $51.14
10th percentile $85,580
90th percentile $121,940
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,580
    25th
    $106,360
    50th (median)
    $106,360
    75th
    $118,140
    90th
    $121,940

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 111% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lake Charles, LA $136,810
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $135,820
    North Dakota $127,970
    Akron, OH $105,660
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $80,670

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$105,830
    Mechanical Engineers$129,990
    Electrical Engineers$105,570
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$72,300
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$101,900
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$50,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Anchorage, AK is $51.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.63 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Anchorage, AK is 12.7% below the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $85,580 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,360.