Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Alaska

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

Median annual salary $47,990 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $42,200
90th percentile $56,390
Employed locally 40
National median $39,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,200
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $47,990
    75th
    $53,900
    90th
    $56,390

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $64,100
    Visalia, CA $61,360
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,960
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,950
    Washington $58,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $58,180

    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
    Carpenters$65,150
    Electricians$84,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Alaska is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.11 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Alaska is 22.2% above the national median of $39,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Alaska?

    Entry-level Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (10th percentile) earn around $42,200 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.