Environmental Engineers Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $110,800 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.27
10th percentile $76,930
90th percentile $158,360
Employed locally 150
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,930
    25th
    $83,590
    50th (median)
    $110,800
    75th
    $133,940
    90th
    $158,360

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 116% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $134,700
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $118,560
    Fairbanks-College, AK $108,040
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $99,250
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $96,180

    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 Environmental Engineers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Anchorage, AK is $53.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.47 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Anchorage, AK is 6.4% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,930 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,590.