Civil Engineers Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $104,600 +5% vs national
Median hourly $50.29
10th percentile $74,840
90th percentile $148,160
Employed locally 220
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,840
    25th
    $85,550
    50th (median)
    $104,600
    75th
    $123,860
    90th
    $148,160

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 123% Median Civil Engineers salary is 23% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Lake Charles, LA $106,800
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $106,420
    Anchorage, AK $105,830
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $100,700
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $98,160

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $53,910
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $53,750
    Electrical Engineers $104,450
    Environmental Engineers $108,040
    Mechanical Engineers $117,060
    Engineers, All Other $127,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Fairbanks?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Fairbanks, AK is $50.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.85 or more per hour.

    Is Fairbanks above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Fairbanks, AK is 5% 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,840 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,550.