Civil Engineers Salary in Alaska

Civil engineers in Alaska earn the most in Anchorage (average $116,510 a year) and the least in Fairbanks ($115,960), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the civil engineers average at $118,830 and the median at $114,730 for 1,670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $108,670.

Civil Engineers average salary by city in Alaska

Anchorage$116,510
Fairbanks$115,960

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Anchorage	$116,510	$112,740	$94,010	$90,795	105
Fairbanks	$115,960	$111,080	$90,420	$90,408	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Civil Engineers salary in other states

Civil Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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