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

Electrical Engineer Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$125,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.56/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
350
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$123,067 #14 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Alaska, explained

Electrical engineers in Alaska earn a median of $125,970 per year ($60.56 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $82,360, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $177,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $125,970 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $125,970 is worth about $123,067 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #14 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,360
$39.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$125,970
$60.56/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$177,110
$85.15/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $125,970 $123,067
Washington $132,710 $124,013 −$6,740

Electrical Engineer in Alaska: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Alaska?

Electrical engineers in Alaska earn a median of $125,970 per year ($60.56 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Alaska pay electrical engineers well?

At $125,970, Alaska pays 4% above the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 350 work in the state.

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