Industrial Engineers Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $166,350 +64.5% vs national
Median hourly $79.98
10th percentile $98,990
90th percentile $212,750
Employed locally 130
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,990
    25th
    $130,170
    50th (median)
    $166,350
    75th
    $199,660
    90th
    $212,750

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 173% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 73% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130
    Midland, TX $137,110

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,790
    Lake Charles, LA $129,260
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $112,600
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $105,120
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $101,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $100,100

    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 Industrial Engineers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Anchorage, AK is $79.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.24 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Anchorage, AK is 64.5% above the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $98,990 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,170.