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How much does an environmental engineer make in Fairbanks?

$109,400a year

Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area. That is $52.60 an hour or $9,118 a month.

Hourly
$52.60
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
62 of 148
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,010Median: $109,400Highest 10%: $145,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$79,010$37.99
25th$96,120$46.21
Median$109,400$52.60
75th$126,400$60.78
90th$145,900$70.14

Other cities in Alaska

Median yearly pay for environmental engineers.

Anchorage, AK$106,900
Environmental Engineer salary in Alaska Environmental Engineer salary in all states

Related jobs in Fairbanks

Same field, median yearly pay.

Mechanical Engineer$122,800
Civil Engineer$111,100
Engineering Technologist and Technician$89,170
Salaries for every job in Fairbanks, AK

Frequently asked questions

How much does an environmental engineer make an hour in Fairbanks?

The median hourly pay in the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area is $52.60 ($109,400 a year).

Do environmental engineers make more in Fairbanks than the national average?

Yes: $109,400 against $107,100 nationally, 2% more.

How does Fairbanks compare with the rest of Alaska?

The median in Alaska is $110,200, so Fairbanks pays 1% less.

Where does Fairbanks rank for environmental engineer pay?

62 of 148 metro areas with data.

How much does an environmental engineer make starting out in Fairbanks?

The lowest-paid 10% make $79,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,900 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.