Electricians Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $77,830 +24.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.42
10th percentile $47,180
90th percentile $104,190
Employed locally 890
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,180
    25th
    $59,980
    50th (median)
    $77,830
    75th
    $97,810
    90th
    $104,190

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 81% Median Electricians salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,750
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,710
    Kankakee, IL $82,490
    Yakima, WA $80,870
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $79,840
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $75,310

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $59,840
    Carpenters $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,940
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,020
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $64,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Anchorage, AK is $37.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.23 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Anchorage, AK is 24.8% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $47,180 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,980.