Average Welder Salary in Alaska

Trades · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Welder in Alaska earns $51,400 per year, which is above the national average of $47,540. This translates to approximately $24.71 per hour, $1,977 biweekly, or $4,283 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Alaska is 27% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$38,600	$18.56
Average (50th)	$51,400	$24.71
Experienced (75th)	$59,100	$28.42
Top Earners (90th)	$66,800	$32.12

Welder Salary by City in Alaska

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Anchorage	$55,500	$4,625/mo
Fairbanks	$52,400	$4,367/mo
Juneau	$50,400	$4,200/mo
Wasilla	$48,800	$4,067/mo
Sitka	$47,800	$3,983/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Trades
Typical Education	High school + training
Job Growth (2022-2032)	2% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	No state income tax
State Minimum Wage	$11.73/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.27 (+27% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Alaska

Major employers hiring Welders in Alaska include State of Alaska, Providence Health, Walmart, Trident Seafoods, and Northrim Bank. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for trades professionals.

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