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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Alaska (2026)
$59.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,252/year ($8,021/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $92,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $124,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $157,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $174,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 380 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Alaska (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $124,340 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 $96,252 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $124,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,576 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,512 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,252 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,021 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Alaska?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Alaska is $124,340 per year ($59.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $92,280 and $157,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $124,340, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $96,252 per year ($8,021 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 380 Mechanical 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.