Civil Engineers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $116,680 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $56.10
10th percentile $83,890
90th percentile $180,300
Employed locally 260
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,890
    25th
    $99,610
    50th (median)
    $116,680
    75th
    $149,700
    90th
    $180,300

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$109,520
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$86,910
    Engineers, All Other$138,340
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$104,180
    Petroleum Engineers$174,440
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$73,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Alaska is $56.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.39 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Alaska is 17.2% above the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $83,890 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,610.