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

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$124,340/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.78/hr
▲ 19% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
380
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$121,474 #5 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Alaska, explained

Mechanical engineers in Alaska earn a median of $124,340 per year ($59.78 per hour), which is 19% above the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $76,890, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $174,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $124,340 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $124,340 is worth about $121,474 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #5 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,890
$36.97/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,340
$59.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$174,320
$83.81/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $124,340 $121,474
Washington $110,430 $103,193 +$13,910

Mechanical Engineer in Alaska: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Alaska?

Mechanical engineers in Alaska earn a median of $124,340 per year ($59.78 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Alaska pay mechanical engineers well?

At $124,340, Alaska pays 19% above the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 380 work in the state.

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