Environmental Engineers (17-2081)
Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 337 | 372 | 10.39 | 10 | 17 | 30 | United States | 55400 | 58300 | 0.0 | 1500 | 2800 | 4600 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with moderate employment opportunities.
2021 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 48.18 | 28.76 | 35.99 | 46.55 | 60.67 | 73.65 |
| Alaska | 51.57 | 31.35 | 38.87 | 49.09 | 61.39 | 64.40 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 49.35 | 30.81 | 37.74 | 49.07 | 61.11 | 64.40 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 47.54 | 33.74 | 38.71 | 46.90 | 55.23 | 62.23 |
| Balance of State | 57.78 | 38.03 | 47.73 | 60.82 | 62.79 | 78.32 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.