Petroleum Engineers Salary in Alaska
Petroleum Engineers in Alaska earn a median of $206,290 a year, +42% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $206,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +42% ($144,910)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $129,150; the top 10% earn over $277,360. Nationally the range is $81,440 to $253,200.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$124,630 median in Alaska
- Environmental Engineers$110,220 median in Alaska
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$114,730 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$130,590 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$142,390 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$142,390 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
Petroleum Engineers pay in Alaska
How much do petroleum engineers make in Alaska?
The median is $206,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $129,150 and the top 10% earn over $277,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for petroleum engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 16 (+42% vs. the national median of $144,910). Living costs are not included.