Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alaska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $124,340 | $107,639 | +16% |
| Median hourly wage | $59.78 | $51.75 | +16% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $121,426.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Alaska is $124,340, or about $59.78 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Mechanical Engineers is $107,639. Alaska is +16% above the national median.
Entry-level mechanical engineers in Alaska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 380 mechanical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $124,340, Alaska offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.