Construction supervisor salary in Alaska
Median $49.10 an hour for 2,690 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction supervisor pay in Alaska: the full range
Alaska ranks 6th of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 3rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $47.95). 2,690 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $29.58 – $39.31 | $61,530 – $81,760 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $39.31 – $60.90 | $81,760 – $126,680 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $60.90 – $76.19 | $126,680 – $158,480 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in Alaska
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | $31.45 | $49.80 | $62.92 | 330 | 1% above |
| Anchorage | $29.50 | $46.16 | $62.83 | 1,230 | 6% below |
Construction supervisor wages in Alaska over time
Table
| Year | Alaska $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $27.87 | $53.86 | $20.71 | 1,270 |
| 2000 | $28.81 | $53.86 | $21.53 | 1,050 |
| 2001 | $30.35 | $55.17 | $22.39 | 1,290 |
| 2002 | $30.65 | $54.85 | $22.92 | 1,570 |
| 2003 | $30.59 | $53.52 | $23.43 | 1,690 |
| 2004 | $31.35 | $53.43 | $24.25 | 1,670 |
| 2005 | $34.12 | $56.25 | $24.98 | 1,520 |
| 2006 | $35.01 | $55.91 | $25.89 | 1,560 |
| 2007 | $38.92 | $60.43 | $26.90 | 1,460 |
| 2008 | $37.50 | $56.07 | $27.95 | 1,240 |
| 2009 | $38.49 | $57.76 | $28.04 | 1,210 |
| 2010 | $37.20 | $54.92 | $28.21 | 1,130 |
| 2011 | $39.30 | $56.25 | $28.44 | 1,140 |
| 2012 | $37.73 | $52.91 | $28.70 | 1,290 |
| 2013 | $38.71 | $53.50 | $29.03 | 1,360 |
| 2014 | $40.49 | $55.06 | $29.32 | 1,510 |
| 2015 | $42.62 | $57.89 | $29.84 | 1,590 |
| 2016 | $45.45 | $60.97 | $30.28 | 1,350 |
| 2017 | $44.74 | $58.76 | $30.80 | 1,190 |
| 2018 | $42.91 | $55.01 | $31.36 | 1,220 |
| 2019 | $40.58 | $51.10 | $31.83 | 1,440 |
| 2020 | $40.56 | $50.45 | $32.61 | 1,710 |
| 2021 | $45.85 | $54.47 | $34.62 | 2,360 |
| 2022 | $44.11 | $48.52 | $35.62 | 2,660 |
| 2023 | $44.82 | $47.36 | $36.90 | 2,600 |
| 2024 | $47.61 | $48.86 | $37.83 | 3,040 |
| 2025 | $49.10 | $49.10 | $38.42 | 2,690 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in Alaska changed by -15.2% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Alaska?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at construction establishments by county (all employees, not just construction supervisors), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Arctic Borough | 58 | $128,893 | $2,479 |
| Chugach Census Area | 87 | $123,080 | $2,367 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 2,678 | $118,035 | $2,270 |
| Sitka City and Borough | 229 | $114,401 | $2,200 |
| Anchorage Municipality | 8,632 | $112,925 | $2,172 |
| Nome Census Area | 57 | $109,586 | $2,107 |
| Denali Borough | 40 | $108,703 | $2,090 |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 83 | $105,176 | $2,023 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 3,756 | $100,878 | $1,940 |
| Haines Borough | 171 | $98,420 | $1,893 |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 169 | $90,939 | $1,749 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 287 | $88,478 | $1,702 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 1,020 | $71,359 | $1,372 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 23 | $66,504 | $1,279 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 35 | $57,604 | $1,108 |
| Bethel Census Area | 55 | $42,419 | $816 |
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Construction supervisor pay in neighbouring states
Other trades in Alaska
Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in Alaska?
The median construction supervisor in Alaska earned $49.10 an hour ($102,140 a year) in May 2025, 28% above the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $39.31–$60.90; the top 10% earn more than $76.19.
Where does Alaska rank for construction supervisor pay?
Alaska ranks 6th of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $49.10 an hour, and 3rd after adjusting for Alaska's cost of living (BEA price parity 102.4, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in Alaska?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most Alaska counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in Alaska?
BLS counted 2,690 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Alaska in May 2025, 8.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.58; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Alaska and metro areas, SOC 47-1011.
- 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.