Electrical Engineers Salary in Alaska

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

Median annual salary $126,250 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $60.70
10th percentile $83,800
90th percentile $161,090
Employed locally 40
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,800
    25th
    $111,010
    50th (median)
    $126,250
    75th
    $140,110
    90th
    $161,090

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $116,680
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $109,520
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,910
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $104,180
    Engineers, All Other $138,340
    Petroleum Engineers $174,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Alaska is $60.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.04 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Alaska is 12.8% above the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $83,800 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,010.