Carpenters Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,150 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.32
10th percentile $48,930
90th percentile $134,660
Employed locally 910
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,930
    25th
    $57,610
    50th (median)
    $65,150
    75th
    $91,740
    90th
    $134,660

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$100,670
    Construction Laborers$57,010
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$100,000
    Electricians$84,400
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$63,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Alaska is $31.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.27 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Alaska is 9.8% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Alaska?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $48,930 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,610.