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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$156,510/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$75.25/hr
▲ 53% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
220
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$152,903 #1 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Alaska, explained

Industrial engineers in Alaska earn a median of $156,510 per year ($75.25 per hour), which is 53% above the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $74,980, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $218,900. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $156,510 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $156,510 is worth about $152,903 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,980
$36.05/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$156,510
$75.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$218,900
$105.24/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $156,510 $152,903
Washington $129,050 $120,593 +$27,460

Industrial Engineer in Alaska: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Alaska?

Industrial engineers in Alaska earn a median of $156,510 per year ($75.25 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Alaska pay industrial engineers well?

At $156,510, Alaska pays 53% above the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 220 work in the state.

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