Electricians Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $93,710 +50.3% vs national
Median hourly $45.05
10th percentile $57,520
90th percentile $98,740
Employed locally 270
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,520
    25th
    $65,710
    50th (median)
    $93,710
    75th
    $98,740
    90th
    $98,740

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 111% Median Electricians salary is 11% above 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
    Kankakee, IL $82,490
    Yakima, WA $80,870
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $79,840
    Anchorage, AK $77,830
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $75,310

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$100,410
    Construction Laborers$61,740
    Carpenters$83,120
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$83,240
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$65,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Fairbanks?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Fairbanks, AK is $45.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.00 or more per hour.

    Is Fairbanks above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Fairbanks, AK is 50.3% 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $57,520 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,710.