Welder Salary in Alaska
Join, cut, and shape metal using heat and specialized equipment to build and repair structures, pipelines, vehicles, and machinery.
Alaska Welder Wages at a Glance
Alaska welders earn a statewide median of $80,840 per year ($38.87 per hour), up 10.8% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $49,660 at the 10th percentile to $109,940 at the 90th.
Alaska employs approximately 790 welders statewide, up 49.1% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $74,000 | $35.58/hr | 250 | down 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.