Construction Laborers Salary in Alaska

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

Median annual salary $57,010 +22% vs national
Median hourly $27.41
10th percentile $37,290
90th percentile $85,480
Employed locally 1,140
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,290
    25th
    $46,010
    50th (median)
    $57,010
    75th
    $64,980
    90th
    $85,480

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    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
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$100,000
    Carpenters$65,150
    Electricians$84,400
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$63,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Alaska is $27.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.33 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Alaska is 22% above the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,290 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,010.