verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$101,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.90/hr
▼ 25% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
100
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$99,366 #39 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Alaska, explained

Aerospace engineers in Alaska earn a median of $101,710 per year ($48.90 per hour), which is 25% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $81,650, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $170,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $101,710 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $101,710 is worth about $99,366 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #39 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$81,650
$39.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$101,710
$48.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$170,340
$81.89/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $101,710 $99,366
Washington $158,370 $147,991 −$56,660

Aerospace Engineer in Alaska: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Alaska?

Aerospace engineers in Alaska earn a median of $101,710 per year ($48.90 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Alaska pay aerospace engineers well?

At $101,710, Alaska pays 25% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 100 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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