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Civil Engineer Salary in Alaska (2026)
$55.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $89,543/year ($7,462/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $94,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $114,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $163,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,670 Civil Engineer jobs in Alaska (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Civil Engineer salary of $114,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $89,543 — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
| Gross (median) | $114,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,411 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,777 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $89,543 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,462 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Alaska?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Alaska is $114,730 per year ($55.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $94,960 and $134,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $114,730, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $89,543 per year ($7,462 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 1,670 Civil Engineer jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.