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- 10th
- $25.83
- 25th
- $35.40
- Median
- $45.15
- 75th
- $49.44
- 90th
- $58.97
- 10th
- $53,730
- 25th
- $73,640
- Median
- $93,920
- 75th
- $102,820
- 90th
- $122,660
Which Alaska cities pay plumbers the most?
Fairbanks-College has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $46.48 an hour; Anchorage has the lowest, $45.00.1
- Fairbanks–College$46.48
- Anchorage$45.00
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in Alaska?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($93,920) and the 75th percentile ($102,820).1
How much do new plumbers make in Alaska?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in Alaska earned $25.83 an hour or less ($53,730 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $35.40 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in Alaska?
Projections Central expects Alaska to go from 1,260 plumber jobs in 2024 to 1,250 in 2034, a change of -0.7%, with about 100 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1,260 | 1,250 | -0.7% | 100 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in Alaska?
Plumbers rank second 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: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)