Construction Laborers pay in Alaska
$59,270avg. a year
$28.50 an hour · 3,690 employed
Construction Laborers in Alaska earn an average of $59,270 a year. That is $7,240 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $52,030. The best-paying metro area is Fairbanks-College, AK at $65,240.
$58,060Median pay
$28.50Average hourly
+12%Avg. pay since 2020
#11Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Alaska metro areas
Average pay for construction laborers by metro area. Swipe to see all 2.
1330 jobs
Fairbanks-College, AK
$65,240
$31.37 an hour
21,860 jobs
Anchorage, AK
$59,790
$28.74 an hour
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Construction Laborers pay in Alaska, charted
Pay over time
Alaska, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Alaska construction laborers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alaska vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,030 | $25.02 |
| Alaska | $59,270 | $28.50 |
| Washington | $61,320 | $29.48 |
Related jobs in Alaska
- Electricians$90,040
- Carpenters$80,460
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$82,680
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$90,460
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$64,220
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$100,010
Average pay, Alaska, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do construction laborers make in Alaska?
The average is $59,270 a year, and the median is $58,060. That is $7,240 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $52,030.
What is the hourly wage in Alaska?
$28.50 an hour on average; the median is $27.91.
Where in Alaska do they earn the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK ($65,240), followed by Anchorage, AK ($59,790). The lowest average among 2 metro areas with data is Anchorage, AK ($59,790).
How does Alaska rank?
Alaska ranks #11 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 47-2061. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national construction laborers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.