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Electrical Engineer Salary in Alaska (2026)
$60.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,366/year ($8,114/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 10th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 350 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $125,970 a year — though pay ranges from $82,360 for newcomers to $177,110 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $82,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $125,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $137,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $177,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 350 Electrical Engineer jobs in Alaska (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $125,970 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 $97,366 — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
| Gross (median) | $125,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,967 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,637 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,366 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,114 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Alaska?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Alaska is $125,970 per year ($60.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,210 and $137,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $125,970, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $97,366 per year ($8,114 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 350 Electrical 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.