How much does a Electrician make in Alaska?

The average Electrician salary in Alaska is around $75,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Alaska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $61,593 annually ($5,133/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Alaska?

On a $75,000 salary in Alaska, your take-home pay is approximately $61,593/year or $5,133/month. Federal tax: $7,670. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $75,000 a good Electrician salary?

$75,000 is a competitive salary for a Electrician — above the national median. In Alaska, demand for this role is active.

How do Alaska taxes affect Electrician salaries?

Alaska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $75,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 17.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Electricians?

11% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Apprentice Electrician.

How can a Electrician in Alaska reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Electrician Salary in Alaska (2026)

The average Electrician in Alaska earns around $75,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $61,593/year ($5,133/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$61,593
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,133
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,369
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$30/hr
Federal Tax	$7,670
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$5,738
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	17.88%

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Electrician Salary Ranges in Alaska

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$75,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$110,000

/year

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Not all Electricians earn the same — not even close

Alaska's electrician market is anchored by AK oil + gas industrial electrical (ConocoPhillips Alaska + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp + Alyeska Pipeline + the substantial AK North Slope Prudhoe Bay industrial electrical + the substantial post-2023 Willow Project industrial electrical + the substantial Arctic + remote electrical), IBEW Local 1547 Anchorage + the substantial AK IBEW collective bargaining (the substantial post-2024 IBEW AK substantial growth), AK utility electrical (Chugach Electric Association Anchorage + Matanuska Electric Association + Golden Valley Electric Association GVEA Fairbanks + Alaska Power & Telephone + Alaska Village Electric Cooperative AVEC + the substantial AK Railbelt + the substantial post-IRA 2022 AK wind + geothermal + tidal), AK federal cleared electrical (JBER + Eielson AFB F-35 + Fort Wainwright + Clear Space Force Station + ALCOM + the substantial post-2024 AK Indo-Pacific + Arctic strategic cleared electrical), Providence Alaska Medical Center + ANMC + Alaska Regional + Mat-Su Regional + Fairbanks Memorial hospital electrical, Anchorage + Fairbanks + Mat-Su residential + commercial electrical (post-2020 AK mainland migration), plus AK Department of Labor and Workforce Development licensure.

Sr Foreman / General Foreman (COP / Alyeska / JBER)

$125,000–$200,000+ OT

Sr foreman at COP North Slope + Alyeska + JBER cleared · TS/SCI + Arctic

Sr Journeyman IBEW Local 1547 Anchorage

$95,000–$148,000+ OT

IBEW Local 1547 ANC · top-of-scale + benefits · the substantial AK IBEW

Sr Industrial Electrician (COP / ExxonMobil / Hilcorp)

$115,000–$185,000+ OT

Industrial at COP North Slope + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp + Alyeska TAPS

Sr North Slope Camp Electrician (Rotational)

$115,000–$195,000+ OT

North Slope Prudhoe Bay rotational camp · 2-on-2-off + per diem premium

Sr Utility Lineman (Chugach Electric / GVEA)

$108,000–$172,000+ OT

Chugach Electric ANC + GVEA Fairbanks + Matanuska + AVEC · AK Railbelt

Sr Commercial / Service Electrician

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

Service + commercial · Anchorage + Fairbanks + Mat-Su · post-2020 demand

Sr Renewables / Wind / Geothermal Electrician

$92,000–$142,000+ OT

post-IRA AK wind + geothermal + tidal + the substantial AK Railbelt grid

Sr Hospital Electrician (Providence / ANMC)

$88,000–$132,000+ OT

Providence Alaska + ANMC + Alaska Regional + Mat-Su · medical equip + emergency

Sr Federal Electrician (JBER / Eielson / Clear SF)

$98,000–$155,000+ OT

JBER + Eielson F-35 + Clear Space Force + Fort Wainwright · federal civilian

Mid-Career Journeyman (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$105,000+ OT

Mid-career at AK major employers · transitioning to top-of-scale

Apprentice (Year 1-5 IBEW)

$48,000–$75,000+ OT

IBEW Local 1547 apprentice · 50-95% of journeyman scale · AK DOLWD

Worth knowing: AK oil + gas industrial electrical (ConocoPhillips + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp + Alyeska) + North Slope Prudhoe Bay rotational camp + IBEW Local 1547 Anchorage + JBER + Eielson F-35 + Clear Space Force cleared electrical + AK Railbelt utility (Chugach Electric + GVEA) penta-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state North Slope industrial + Trans-Alaska Pipeline + IBEW-unionized + Arctic strategic cleared + Railbelt utility electrical cluster and a feature most national electrician surveys understate for AK. AK oil + gas industrial electrical (ConocoPhillips Alaska + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp + Alyeska Pipeline + the substantial AK North Slope Prudhoe Bay industrial electrical + the substantial post-2023 Willow Project industrial electrical + the substantial Arctic + remote electrical). IBEW Local 1547 Anchorage (the substantial AK IBEW collective bargaining + the substantial post-2024 IBEW AK substantial growth). North Slope Prudhoe Bay rotational camp electrical (2-on-2-off rotational schedule + per diem premium). AK utility electrical (Chugach Electric Association Anchorage + Matanuska Electric Association + Golden Valley Electric Association GVEA Fairbanks + Alaska Power & Telephone + Alaska Village Electric Cooperative AVEC + the substantial AK Railbelt + the substantial post-IRA 2022 AK wind + geothermal + tidal). AK federal cleared electrical (JBER + Eielson AFB F-35 + Fort Wainwright + Clear Space Force Station + ALCOM). Providence Alaska + ANMC + Alaska Regional + Mat-Su + Fairbanks Memorial hospital electrical. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. AK NOT a RTW state + AK 0% income tax + Permanent Fund Dividend PFD anchor the AK electrician proposition.