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Electrician Salary in Alaska: Pay by City
Electricians in Alaska earned a median $43.00 an hour, or $89,440 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $32.11 to $50.75 an hour, and the top tenth earned $59.23 or more. That is 42% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $28.09
- 25th
- $32.11
- Median
- $43.00
- 75th
- $50.75
- 90th
- $59.23
- 10th
- $58,420
- 25th
- $66,780
- Median
- $89,440
- 75th
- $105,550
- 90th
- $123,200
Which Alaska cities pay electricians the most?
Fairbanks-College has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $47.05 an hour; Anchorage has the lowest, $39.63.[1]
- Fairbanks-College$47.05 · 260
- Anchorage$39.63 · 930
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Alaska?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($89,440) and the 75th percentile ($105,550).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28.09 | $58,420 |
| 25th | $32.11 | $66,780 |
| Median | $43.00 | $89,440 |
| 75th | $50.75 | $105,550 |
| 90th | $59.23 | $123,200 |
| Mean | $43.29 | $90,040 |
How much do new electricians make in Alaska?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Alaska earned $28.09 an hour or less ($58,420 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $32.11 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Alaska?
Projections Central expects Alaska to go from 1,820 electrician jobs in 2024 to 1,850 in 2034, a change of 2.1%, with about 160 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1,820 | 1,850 | 2.1% | 160 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Alaska?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Alaska. General contractors have the highest median, $49.10 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $49.10 | $102,140 | 2,690 |
| Plumbers | $45.15 | $93,920 | 1,200 |
| Electricians | $43.00 | $89,440 | 1,870 |
| HVAC Technicians | $37.23 | $77,430 | 610 |
| Roofers | $32.09 | $66,750 | 310 |
Where to train in Alaska
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Alaska, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)