Engineers, All Other Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $132,370 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.64
10th percentile $82,290
90th percentile $179,180
Employed locally 150
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,290
    25th
    $103,980
    50th (median)
    $132,370
    75th
    $162,920
    90th
    $179,180

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 138% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $142,400
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $129,310
    Fairbanks-College, AK $127,140
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $123,730
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $119,660

    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 Engineers, All Other make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Anchorage, AK is $63.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.72 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Anchorage, AK is 12.4% above the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $82,290 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,980.