BLS May 2025
Mechanic Salary in Alaska
Only 2 states pay mechanics more than Alaska. For automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 median is $60,840 a year, $10,220 above the national median of $50,620, and 1,420 wage and salary jobs sit behind it. The wider gap is between trades: aircraft mechanics reach $91,150, 50 percent ahead of automotive technicians.
By Trevor Rupe, Contributor at Savo Media Group
At a Glance
- 3rd of 50 states on median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), $60,840 against $50,620 nationally.
- $91,150 for aircraft mechanics, 50 percent above automotive technicians.
- $44,060 to $94,600 from the 10th to the 90th percentile, 13th widest of 50.
Aircraft Mechanics Out-Earn Auto Mechanics by $30,310 in Alaska
Aircraft mechanics earn $91,150 across 1,470 jobs, $30,310 more than the $60,840 automotive median. That leaves automotive technicians last among 5 trades.
| Trade | Alaska median | U.S. median | Rank of 50 | Jobs | Best metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $91,150 | $79,870 | 8th | 1,470 | Anchorage, AK, $94,120 |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $82,670 | $65,510 | 1st | 1,430 | Fairbanks-College, AK, $104,000 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $75,580 | $61,770 | 3rd | 860 | Anchorage, AK, $74,480 |
| Collision Repair Technician | $61,680 | $54,890 | 4th | 270 | |
| Auto Mechanic | $60,840 | $50,620 | 3rd | 1,420 | Fairbanks-College, AK, $61,060 |
Aircraft mechanics ($91,150, +$11,280), heavy equipment mechanics ($82,670, +$17,160), diesel mechanics ($75,580, +$13,810) and collision repair technicians ($61,680, +$6,790) beat their national medians.
Against other states, heavy equipment mechanics rank 1st of 50 at $82,670, the strongest of the trades here.
Aircraft mechanics do best in Anchorage, AK, where the median is $94,120.
Mechanic Salary in Alaska Beats the National Median by $10,220
The 10th percentile starts at $44,060, $9,400 above national pay and the 90th hits $94,600, $12,810 above national pay. The $50,540 spread from bottom tenth to top tenth is much like the country's range. Among states the 90th percentile places Alaska 4th.
| Measure | Alaska | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,060 | $34,660 | +$9,400 |
| 25th percentile | $49,340 | $38,900 | +$10,440 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,840 | $50,620 | +$10,220 |
| 75th percentile | $79,560 | $70,430 | +$9,130 |
| 90th percentile | $94,600 | $81,790 | +$12,810 |
| Mean | $65,620 | $56,420 | +$9,200 |
| Wage and salary jobs | 1,420 | 704,640 |
The 25th and 75th percentiles are $49,340 and $79,560, ahead of the national middle half at both edges (+$10,440 and +$9,130).
The average, $65,620, edges $4,780 past the median.
Note that $44,060 at the 10th percentile is a point in the distribution, not a starting wage.
Mechanic Employment Near the National Rate in Alaska
The technician share is 4.4 per 1,000 jobs, close to the national share, a location quotient of 0.96. The state is 34th of 50 on concentration.
Aircraft mechanics are the most concentrated trade (5.07, 1,470 jobs), and collision repair technicians the least at 0.86. They are far more common here than nationally.
Mechanic Salary in Alaska by Area
Anchorage, AK ($59,880, 850 jobs) and Fairbanks-College, AK ($61,060, 270 jobs) are the metropolitan areas BLS prices in Alaska. The largest, Anchorage, AK, is $960 behind the $60,840 state median and holds 60 percent of the state's 1,420 jobs.
Alaska nonmetropolitan area, outside any metropolitan area, counts 300 jobs (21 percent) at $71,340, +$10,500 versus the state.
| Area | Median | Against Alaska | 10th to 90th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $59,880 | -$960 | $39,580 to $89,790 | 850 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $61,060 | +$220 | $43,150 to $101,060 | 270 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $71,340 | +$10,500 | $46,000 to $92,060 | 300 |
Mechanic Schools in Alaska
The ranking holds 4 programs here (2 automotive and 2 aviation maintenance), topped by University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, AK at 41.9 in aviation maintenance.
Prices start at $7,738 annually, in-state (University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK) and hit $8,736 annually, in-state (University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK) across 4 priced programs.
University of Alaska Anchorage sits in Anchorage, AK, the best-paying area for mechanics at $59,880.
- University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK, aviation maintenance, score 41.9, #122 of 148
- University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK, aviation maintenance, score 37.6, #132 of 148
- University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK, automotive, score 32.6, #410 of 415
- University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK, automotive, score 29.9, #412 of 415
Best Mechanic Schools in Alaska, with 4 programs ranked in the state
Alaska Between Colorado and Massachusetts on Mechanic Pay
Massachusetts sits closest, at $60,760, $80 below; after that comes Colorado at $61,280, $440 higher.
9 other states are within $2,500 of $60,840, and 3 of them within $1,000. The order is tightly packed here.
Questions About Mechanic Salary in Alaska
What is a typical mechanic salary in Alaska?
The median is $60,840 per year, $29.25 an hour, $10,220 above the nation. The 10th percentile is $44,060 and the 90th $94,600.
How much more do aircraft mechanics earn than auto mechanics in Alaska?
A premium of $30,310: $91,150 for aircraft mechanics against $60,840 for auto mechanics, on 1,470 jobs.
Which mechanic school in Alaska ranks highest?
The top score belongs to University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, AK, with 41.9 points; 4 programs are ranked in all.
The figures here are the Bureau of Labor Statistics median for wage and salary workers, so the mechanic salary in Alaska for any one job depends on the employer, the metro area and the trade.
Sources for Mechanic Salary in Alaska
- BLS OEWS, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics May 2025, read October 23, 2026.
- BLS OEWS technical notes Wage and salary workers only.