Pay data / Welders / Salary / Alaska
Welder Salary
in Alaska
Welders in Alaska (AK) earn a median of $59,700 a year, about $29 an hour. That runs roughly 22% above the national median for welders, with most earning between $41,500 and $89,000.
Bottom 10%
$41,500
AK Median
$59,700
Top 10%
$89,000
Welder pay by experience in Alaska
- Entry / Fabricator$38,800$19/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$59,700$29/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$86,600$42/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in Alaska metros
- Anchorage$60,700$29/hr
- Fairbanks$57,800$28/hr
- Juneau$59,500$29/hr
Certification in Alaska
Welders are certified rather than licensed, typically to AWS or ASME standards for the processes and positions they run. Certifications, not a state license, gate the higher-paying work.
Frequently asked
- How much do welders make in Alaska?
- Welders in Alaska earn a median of $59,700 per year, about $29 per hour. That is roughly 22% above the national median. Most earn between $41,500 and $89,000.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in Alaska?
- Among Alaska's major metros, Anchorage tends to pay welders the most, near $60,700 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in Alaska?
- Welders are certified rather than licensed, typically to AWS or ASME standards for the processes and positions they run. Certifications, not a state license, gate the higher-paying work. In Alaska, employers hire on certifications and demonstrated skill rather than a state license.
Welder 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.