Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Alaska

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

Median annual salary $80,660 +28.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.78
10th percentile $61,000
90th percentile $103,360
Employed locally 290
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,000
    25th
    $75,250
    50th (median)
    $80,660
    75th
    $95,950
    90th
    $103,360

    Top-paying metros for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $100,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $100,110
    Madison, WI $99,450
    Rochester, MN $99,400
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,890
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $97,020

    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 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Alaska is $38.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Alaska is 28.1% above the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (10th percentile) earn around $61,000 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,250.