How much does a Plumber make in Alaska?

The average Plumber salary in Alaska is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Alaska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $59,482 annually ($4,957/month).

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

On a $72,000 salary in Alaska, your take-home pay is approximately $59,482/year or $4,957/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Plumber salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Plumber — above the national median. In Alaska, demand for this role is active.

How do Alaska taxes affect Plumber salaries?

Alaska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 17.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average). Related roles include: Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, Plumbing Contractor, Apprentice Plumber.

How can a Plumber 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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Plumber Salary in Alaska (2026)

The average Plumber in Alaska earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $59,482/year ($4,957/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$59,482
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,957
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,288
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$29/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	17.39%

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Plumber Salary Ranges in Alaska

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$72,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Not all Plumbers earn the same — not even close

Alaska's plumber market is anchored by AK oil + gas industrial plumbing (ConocoPhillips Alaska + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp + Alyeska Pipeline + the substantial AK North Slope Prudhoe Bay industrial plumbing + the substantial post-2023 Willow Project industrial plumbing + the substantial Arctic + remote plumbing), UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 367 Anchorage + UA Local 375 Fairbanks (the substantial UA AK collective bargaining + the substantial post-2024 UA AK substantial growth), AK federal cleared plumbing (JBER + Eielson AFB F-35 + Fort Wainwright + Clear Space Force + the substantial AK federal civilian + cleared plumbing), Providence Alaska Medical Center + ANMC + Alaska Regional + Mat-Su Regional + Bartlett Regional + Fairbanks Memorial hospital MEP + medical gas, Anchorage + Fairbanks + Mat-Su residential + commercial plumbing (post-2020 AK mainland UHNW migration + the substantial AK Arctic residential + commercial), plus AK Department of Labor and Workforce Development licensure + the substantial AK apprenticeship.

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

$118,000–$192,000+ OT

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

Sr Journeyman (UA 367 Anchorage / UA 375 Fairbanks)

$92,000–$148,000+ OT

UA Local 367 ANC + UA 375 FAI · top-of-scale + benefits · the substantial

Sr Pipefitter / Welder (Industrial / Oil & Gas)

$118,000–$185,000+ OT

Pipefitter at COP + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp + Alyeska North Slope · NCCER

Sr North Slope Camp Plumber (Rotational)

$118,000–$195,000+ OT

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

Sr Mechanical / HVAC-R Plumber (Hospital)

$95,000–$148,000+ OT

HVAC-R + medical gas at Providence Alaska + ANMC + Alaska Regional

Sr Federal Plumber (JBER / Eielson / Clear SF)

$95,000–$148,000+ OT

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

Sr Service / Commercial Plumber

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

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

Sr Self-Employed / Owner (Anchorage)

$85,000–$245,000+

Owner-operator Anchorage + Mat-Su + Fairbanks · post-2020 AK residential

Sr Industrial Plumber (Alyeska Pipeline TAPS)

$108,000–$172,000+ OT

Alyeska Pipeline TAPS · pump station + integrity + the substantial Alyeska

Mid-Career Journeyman (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$98,000+ OT

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

Apprentice (Year 1-5 UA)

$48,000–$75,000+ OT

UA Local 367 + 375 apprentice · 50-95% of journeyman scale · AK DOLWD

Worth knowing: AK oil + gas industrial plumbing (ConocoPhillips + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp + Alyeska) + North Slope Prudhoe Bay rotational camp plumbing + UA Local 367 Anchorage + UA 375 Fairbanks + JBER + Eielson cleared facility plumbing tetra-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state North Slope industrial + Trans-Alaska Pipeline + UA-unionized + Arctic strategic cleared plumbing cluster and a feature most national plumber surveys understate for AK. AK oil + gas industrial plumbing (ConocoPhillips Alaska + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp + Alyeska Pipeline + the substantial AK North Slope Prudhoe Bay industrial plumbing + the substantial post-2023 Willow Project industrial plumbing + the substantial Arctic + remote plumbing). UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 367 Anchorage + UA Local 375 Fairbanks (the substantial UA AK collective bargaining + the substantial post-2024 UA AK substantial growth). North Slope Prudhoe Bay rotational camp plumbing (2-on-2-off rotational schedule + per diem premium + the substantial AK North Slope camp industry). AK federal cleared plumbing (JBER + Eielson AFB F-35 + Fort Wainwright + Clear Space Force + the substantial AK federal civilian + cleared plumbing). Providence Alaska + ANMC + Alaska Regional + Mat-Su Regional + Bartlett Regional + Fairbanks Memorial hospital MEP + medical gas. 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 plumber proposition.