Civil Engineers pay in Anchorage

In Anchorage (AK), the median pay for civil engineers is $54.20 an hour ($112,740 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.

$54.20Median hourly pay
$94,010–$131,570Middle half of workers, yearly
1,110People in this job in Anchorage (AK)

That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($100,840). It is 2% lower than the Alaska median ($114,730).

Pay range for civil engineers in Anchorage (AK)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$37.95$78,940
25% of workers$45.20$94,010
Half of workers (median)$54.20$112,740
75% of workers$63.26$131,570
90% of workers$76.60$159,320

Civil Engineers pay in Alaska metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Anchorage (this page)$112,7401,110
Fairbanks-College$111,080240

Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for civil engineers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 22,700 openings a year (BLS)

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.