Electrician Salary in Alaska (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Electricians in Alaska, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Alaska Median
$89,440
per year
Hourly Rate
$43.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+42% vs US median
US median $63,190
State Rank
#5 of 51
1,870 employed here

How much does an Electrician make in Alaska?

An Electrician working in Alaska earns a median salary of $89,440 per year, or about $43.00 per hour. That is 42% above the national median of $63,190 for this occupation.

Within Alaska, entry-level pay starts around $58,420 while the top 10% make $123,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $66,780 and $105,550 a year.

Electrician salary range in Alaska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$58,420$28.09
25th percentile (early career)$66,780$32.11
50th percentile (median)$89,440$43.00
75th percentile (experienced)$105,550$50.75
90th percentile (top earners)$123,200$59.23

How Alaska compares

Alaska ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories for Electrician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Oregon$101,310
2Illinois$99,560
3Hawaii$96,460
4Washington$95,220
5Alaska$89,440

Working as an Electrician in Alaska

Nationally, about 757,000 people work as Electricians in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Alaska pay ($89,440) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Electrician make in Alaska?
The median Electrician salary in Alaska is $89,440 per year, or about $43.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $58,420 at the entry level to $123,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alaska pay compare to the national average?
Alaska pays Electricians about 42% more than the national median of $63,190. Alaska ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alaska a good state for Electricians?
Yes on pay — Alaska pays above the national median for this occupation, at $89,440 a year. About 1,870 Electricians are employed in Alaska. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alaska?
The highest-paying occupations in Alaska include Emergency Medicine Physician ($452,620), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($421,450), General Internal Medicine Physician ($366,080), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.