Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Alaska
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Alaska earn a median of $114,730 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Civil Engineers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $114,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,670
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,940; the top 10% earn over $163,420. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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- Wind Energy Engineers$142,390 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$130,590 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$124,630 median in Alaska
Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Alaska
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Alaska?
The median is $114,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,940 and the top 10% earn over $163,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+14% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.