How much does a mechanical engineer make in Alaska?
$124,300a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Alaska. That is $59.78 an hour or $10,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.78
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,890Median: $124,300Highest 10%: $174,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,890 | $36.97 | |
| 25th | $92,280 | $44.37 | |
| Median | $124,300 | $59.78 | |
| 75th | $157,600 | $75.77 | |
| 90th | $174,300 | $83.81 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fairbanks, AK | $122,800 |
| Anchorage, AK | $121,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 3. California | $130,900 |
| 4. Delaware | $125,100 |
| 5. Colorado | $124,400 |
| 6. Alaska | $124,300 |
| 7. Maryland | $122,900 |
| 8. Louisiana | $119,500 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $119,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $59.78 ($124,300 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $124,300 against $104,100 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Alaska rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Alaska ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Alaska pays mechanical engineers the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $122,800 a year.
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.