Mechanical Engineers Salary in Anchorage, AK

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

Median annual salary $129,990 +27% vs national
Median hourly $62.49
10th percentile $75,040
90th percentile $159,970
Employed locally 400
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,040
    25th
    $91,900
    50th (median)
    $129,990
    75th
    $143,400
    90th
    $159,970

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 136% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    Fairbanks-College, AK $117,060
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $116,460
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $110,300
    Lake Charles, LA $106,780
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $100,580

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$105,830
    Electrical Engineers$105,570
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$72,300
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$101,900
    Petroleum Engineers$205,380
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$85,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Anchorage, AK is $62.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.06 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Anchorage, AK is 27% above the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,040 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,900.