Sheet metal worker salary in Alaska
Median $45.48 an hour for 240 sheet metal workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Sheet metal worker pay in Alaska: the full range
Alaska ranks 3rd of 50 states for median sheet metal worker pay, and 1st once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $44.41). 240 sheet metal workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.70 – $27.74 | $49,300 – $57,690 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.74 – $49.77 | $57,690 – $103,520 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $49.77 – $56.05 | $103,520 – $116,580 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Sheet metal worker pay by metro in Alaska
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $23.70 | $47.15 | $56.05 | 160 | 4% above |
| Fairbanks | $23.46 | $36.42 | $56.17 | 50 | 20% below |
Sheet metal worker wages in Alaska over time
Table
| Year | Alaska $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $22.80 | $44.06 | $14.09 | 440 |
| 2000 | $23.36 | $43.67 | $15.31 | 470 |
| 2001 | $25.34 | $46.06 | $15.97 | 440 |
| 2002 | $20.66 | $36.97 | $16.62 | 510 |
| 2003 | $25.84 | $45.21 | $16.83 | 470 |
| 2004 | $24.15 | $41.16 | $17.09 | — |
| 2005 | $27.72 | $45.70 | $17.50 | 500 |
| 2006 | $22.98 | $36.70 | $17.96 | 510 |
| 2007 | $24.95 | $38.74 | $18.85 | 640 |
| 2008 | $26.97 | $40.33 | $19.37 | 520 |
| 2009 | $29.03 | $43.56 | $19.54 | — |
| 2010 | $27.25 | $40.23 | $20.05 | 360 |
| 2011 | $27.56 | $39.45 | $20.55 | 410 |
| 2012 | $30.61 | $42.92 | $20.81 | 230 |
| 2013 | $32.12 | $44.39 | $21.10 | 270 |
| 2014 | $29.63 | $40.29 | $21.67 | 270 |
| 2015 | $35.96 | $48.84 | $21.99 | 530 |
| 2016 | $40.62 | $54.49 | $22.57 | 450 |
| 2017 | $41.05 | $53.92 | $23.07 | 470 |
| 2018 | $29.34 | $37.62 | $23.30 | 260 |
| 2019 | $24.18 | $30.45 | $24.23 | 230 |
| 2020 | $28.34 | $35.25 | $24.70 | 170 |
| 2021 | $46.40 | $55.13 | $25.69 | 310 |
| 2022 | $45.50 | $50.05 | $26.61 | 330 |
| 2023 | $47.88 | $50.59 | $28.26 | 240 |
| 2024 | $39.79 | $40.84 | $29.26 | 210 |
| 2025 | $45.48 | $45.48 | $29.71 | 240 |
In today's dollars, the median sheet metal worker wage in Alaska changed by -6.9% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for sheet metal workers in Alaska
On federally funded construction in Alaska, contractors must pay sheet metal workers 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 $86.82 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $45.48.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutians East | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Aleutians West | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Anchorage | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Bethel | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Bristol Bay | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Chugach | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Copper River | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Denali | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Dillingham | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Fairbanks North Star | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Haines | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Hoonah-Angoon | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Juneau | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Kenai Peninsula | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Ketchikan Gateway | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Kodiak Island | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Kusilvak | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Lake and Peninsula | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Matanuska-Susitna | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Nome | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| North Slope | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Northwest Arctic | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Petersburg | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Sitka | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Skagway | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Southeast Fairbanks | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Wrangell | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Yakutat | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | AK20260001 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk | Union SHEE0023-003 2026-07-01 | $55.10 | $31.72 | $86.82 | 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 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just sheet metal workers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | 983 | $97,706 | $1,879 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 37 | $90,608 | $1,742 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 362 | $81,355 | $1,565 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 103 | $75,851 | $1,459 |
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Sheet metal worker pay in neighbouring states
Other trades in Alaska
Questions this page answers
How much do sheet metal workers make in Alaska?
The median sheet metal worker in Alaska earned $45.48 an hour ($94,600 a year) in May 2025, 53% above the national median of $29.71. The middle half earn $27.74–$49.77; the top 10% earn more than $56.05.
Where does Alaska rank for sheet metal worker pay?
Alaska ranks 3rd of 50 states for sheet metal worker pay, with a median of $45.48 an hour, and 1st after adjusting for Alaska's cost of living (BEA price parity 102.4, US = 100).
What is the union sheet metal worker rate in Alaska?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for sheet metal workers in 30 counties, with a typical package of $86.82 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many sheet metal workers work in Alaska?
BLS counted 240 sheet metal workers in Alaska in May 2025, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.95; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Alaska and metro areas, SOC 47-2211.
- 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.