Electrical Engineers Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $105,570 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.75
10th percentile $78,300
90th percentile $175,360
Employed locally 290
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,300
    25th
    $87,140
    50th (median)
    $105,570
    75th
    $143,750
    90th
    $175,360

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 110% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 10% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $126,820
    Lake Charles, LA $125,680
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $121,430
    Yakima, WA $119,610
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $114,670

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$105,830
    Mechanical Engineers$129,990
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$72,300
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$101,900
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$50,790
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$85,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Anchorage, AK is $50.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.48 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Anchorage, AK is 5.7% below 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,300 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,140.