BLS OES May 2024
Electrician Salary in Alaska 2026
Updated 17 April 2026
$72,400/yr average · $34.81/hr
State Median
$72k
vs. National
+$11k
Top 10%
$109k
COL-Adjusted
$58k
Where Alaska Ranks
Alaska ranks #4 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $61,590 (BLS OES May 2024). Alaska pays $10,810 above the national average.
Alaska's cost-of-living index is 125 (MERIC 2026, where 100 = US average). After adjustment, the purchasing power of an electrician's salary here is equivalent to $57,920/yr in national-average dollar terms. The high cost of living significantly reduces the real value of nominal wages.
Pay by Metro Area
BLS OES May 2024 MSA-level data. Top 5 metropolitan areas in Alaska.
| Metro Area | Median Annual | vs. State Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Metro | $76,800 | ++4.4k |
| Fairbanks | $72,000 | -0.4k |
| Juneau | $70,400 | -2.0k |
| Kenai Peninsula | $68,400 | -4.0k |
| North Slope (Prudhoe Bay) | $96,000 | ++23.6k |
Pay by Experience Level
| Level | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice (Year 1) | $22 - $28/hr | $46,000 - $58,000 |
| Apprentice (Year 4-5) | $30 - $40/hr | $62,000 - $83,000 |
| Journeyman (Employee) | $36 - $52/hr | $75,000 - $108,000 |
| Master Electrician (Employee) | $44 - $62/hr | $91,000 - $129,000 |
| Self-Employed Contractor | $95 - $180/hr billed | $95,000 - $240,000 net |
Alaska Licensing Requirements
See full 50-state licensing matrix at electriciansalary.com/licensing
Union Presence in Alaska
IBEW Locals: IBEW Local 1547 (statewide Alaska, headquartered Anchorage), Local 1245 cross-jurisdiction for some utility work
Union share: approximately 38% of electricians in Alaska are union, well above the US average.
Union electricians in Alaska typically earn 20-35% more in total compensation than non-union electricians, when wages, health insurance, pension, and annuity are included.
Full IBEW wage scale breakdown and union vs non-union analysis
Job Outlook in Alaska
Alaska electricians benefit from significant North Slope oil and gas electrical work (Prudhoe Bay pays remote premiums of 30-50% above Anchorage rates), military base construction (JBER, Eielson AFB), and the Willow Project on the Western Arctic. Remote site work commonly includes camp lodging, per diem of $80-$150/day, and rotational schedules (2 weeks on, 2 off). Renewable microgrids in remote villages and Cook Inlet wind expansion add steady demand.
Major Employers in Alaska
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Source: BLS OES May 2024 (47-2111), MERIC 2026 COL Index, IBEW local agreements 2025-2026.