Construction laborer salary in Alaska
Median $27.91 an hour for 3,690 construction laborers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction laborer pay in Alaska: the full range
Alaska ranks 8th of 51 states for median construction laborer pay, and 9th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $27.26). 3,690 construction laborers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.26 – $22.30 | $37,980 – $46,390 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.30 – $33.63 | $46,390 – $69,950 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $33.63 – $40.25 | $69,950 – $83,710 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction laborer pay by metro in Alaska
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | $21.43 | $29.32 | $41.77 | 330 | 5% above |
| Anchorage | $20.52 | $27.00 | $40.16 | 1,860 | 3% below |
Construction laborer wages in Alaska over time
Table
| Year | Alaska $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $18.02 | $34.82 | $10.85 | 2,640 |
| 2000 | $19.26 | $36.01 | $11.15 | 2,060 |
| 2001 | $18.00 | $32.72 | $11.57 | 2,660 |
| 2002 | $20.03 | $35.85 | $11.90 | 2,920 |
| 2003 | $19.84 | $34.71 | $11.86 | 2,670 |
| 2004 | $18.53 | $31.58 | $12.10 | 3,410 |
| 2005 | $19.84 | $32.71 | $12.22 | 3,140 |
| 2006 | $19.07 | $30.45 | $12.66 | 3,680 |
| 2007 | $19.73 | $30.64 | $13.13 | 3,690 |
| 2008 | $22.18 | $33.17 | $13.71 | 3,430 |
| 2009 | $22.62 | $33.94 | $14.01 | 3,000 |
| 2010 | $22.06 | $32.57 | $14.08 | 2,600 |
| 2011 | $21.31 | $30.50 | $14.30 | 2,640 |
| 2012 | $20.73 | $29.07 | $14.42 | 2,600 |
| 2013 | $20.29 | $28.04 | $14.64 | 3,020 |
| 2014 | $20.41 | $27.76 | $14.95 | 3,420 |
| 2015 | $22.39 | $30.41 | $15.34 | 3,330 |
| 2016 | $24.00 | $32.19 | $16.07 | 2,820 |
| 2017 | $23.41 | $30.75 | $16.60 | 2,390 |
| 2018 | $23.84 | $30.57 | $17.21 | 2,510 |
| 2019 | $24.44 | $30.78 | $17.72 | 2,770 |
| 2020 | $24.65 | $30.66 | $18.22 | 2,610 |
| 2021 | $22.76 | $27.04 | $18.16 | 2,490 |
| 2022 | $24.01 | $26.41 | $19.59 | 2,640 |
| 2023 | $24.02 | $25.38 | $21.78 | 2,790 |
| 2024 | $27.87 | $28.60 | $22.47 | 3,110 |
| 2025 | $27.91 | $27.91 | $22.66 | 3,690 |
In today's dollars, the median construction laborer wage in Alaska changed by -8.2% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for construction laborers in Alaska
On federally funded construction in Alaska, contractors must pay construction laborers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 30 of the 30 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $64.08 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $27.91.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutians East | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Aleutians West | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Anchorage | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Bethel | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Bristol Bay | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Chugach | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Copper River | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Denali | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Dillingham | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Fairbanks North Star | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Haines | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Hoonah-Angoon | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Juneau | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Kenai Peninsula | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Ketchikan Gateway | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Kodiak Island | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Kusilvak | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Lake and Peninsula | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Matanuska-Susitna | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Nome | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| North Slope | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Northwest Arctic | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Petersburg | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Sitka | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Skagway | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Southeast Fairbanks | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Wrangell | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Yakutat | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk | Union LABO0341-001 2025-04-01 | $29.82 | $34.26 | $64.08 | AK20260001 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Alaska prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Alaska?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at specialty trade contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just construction laborers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Arctic Borough | 42 | $166,780 | $3,207 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 1,139 | $97,632 | $1,878 |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 38 | $94,491 | $1,817 |
| Anchorage Municipality | 3,714 | $93,075 | $1,790 |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 68 | $79,339 | $1,526 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 103 | $79,182 | $1,523 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 1,621 | $78,163 | $1,503 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 268 | $75,895 | $1,460 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 583 | $70,416 | $1,354 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 22 | $66,671 | $1,282 |
| Wrangell City and Borough | 17 | $47,986 | $923 |
| Haines Borough | 12 | $44,723 | $860 |
| Aleutians East Borough | — | — | — |
| Aleutians West Census Area | — | — | — |
| Bristol Bay Borough | — | — | — |
| Chugach Census Area | — | — | — |
| Copper River Census Area | — | — | — |
| Denali Borough | — | — | — |
| Dillingham Census Area | — | — | — |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | — | — | — |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough | — | — | — |
| Nome Census Area | — | — | — |
| North Slope Borough | — | — | — |
| Petersburg Borough | — | — | — |
| Sitka City and Borough | — | — | — |
| Yakutat City and Borough | — | — | — |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | — | — | — |
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Construction laborer pay in neighbouring states
Other trades in Alaska
Questions this page answers
How much do construction laborers make in Alaska?
The median construction laborer in Alaska earned $27.91 an hour ($58,060 a year) in May 2025, 23% above the national median of $22.66. The middle half earn $22.30–$33.63; the top 10% earn more than $40.25.
Where does Alaska rank for construction laborer pay?
Alaska ranks 8th of 51 states for construction laborer pay, with a median of $27.91 an hour, and 9th after adjusting for Alaska's cost of living (BEA price parity 102.4, US = 100).
What is the union construction laborer rate in Alaska?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for construction laborers in 30 counties, with a typical package of $64.08 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many construction laborers work in Alaska?
BLS counted 3,690 construction laborers in Alaska in May 2025, 11.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.61; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Alaska and metro areas, SOC 47-2061.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.