SOC 51-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters — Alaska
Alaska nonmetropolitan area
In Alaska, AK the median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters reaches $64,750 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Alaska, AK the median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters reaches $64,750 a year. That is 26.1% more than the national median of $51,330. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $52,270 and $72,360. The lowest tenth earn under $51,020, while the highest tenth earn more than $81,190.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 188th of 346 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,020 | −0.6% |
| 25th | $52,270 | +1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $64,750 | +26.1% |
| 75th | $72,360 | +41.0% |
| 90th | $81,190 | +58.2% |
| Mean | $63,920 | +24.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alaska run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $64,750 buys what $63,232 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,232US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,750 a year, 26.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,020 to $81,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Alaska, AK?
The median annual wage is $64,750, or $31.13 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,330, so pay in Alaska, AK is 26.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alaska, AK earns more than $81,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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