DOL Median (Alaska)
$82,108
vs National
+5.5%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,686
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,108
+5.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Alaska earns $82,108 in nominal terms, which is 5.5% above the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,686 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Alaska
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Eni US Operating Co. Inc. | $135,000 | 1 |
| URS ENERGY & CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $99,986 | 2 |
| Goodrich Corporation | $95,408 | 20 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | $90,000 | 234 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $83,018 | 340 |
| Copper River Seafoods | $78,998 | 4 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Alaska?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Alaska is $82,108 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Alaska a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Alaska earns 5.5% more than the national median of $77,792, or $65,686 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.