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Plumber Salary
in Alaska
Plumbers in Alaska (AK) earn a median of $75,100 a year, about $36 an hour. That runs roughly 22% above the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $47,600 and $123,500.
Bottom 10%
$47,600
AK Median
$75,100
Top 10%
$123,500
Plumber pay by experience in Alaska
- Apprentice$45,100$22/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$75,100$36/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$101,400$49/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Alaska metros
- Anchorage$76,300$37/hr
- Fairbanks$72,800$35/hr
- Juneau$74,800$36/hr
Licensing in Alaska
Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work.
Frequently asked
- How much do plumbers make in Alaska?
- Plumbers in Alaska earn a median of $75,100 per year, about $36 per hour. That is roughly 22% above the national median. Most earn between $47,600 and $123,500.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Alaska?
- Among Alaska's major metros, Anchorage tends to pay plumbers the most, near $76,300 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Alaska?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Alaska is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
Plumber pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Alaska by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.