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Carpenter Salary in Alaska
This guide covers carpenter pay in Alaska, wage levels, credentials, higher-paying industries, and key career considerations.
What carpenters earn in Alaska
Carpenters in Alaska construct, install, repair, and finish building frameworks, fixtures, and other structures using wood and comparable materials. Current BLS wage data places Alaska carpenter pay at $23.59–$72.85 per hour, or approximately $49,060–$151,530 annually. The statewide median is $35.51 per hour, equal to $73,860 per year. The 25th percentile is $28.74 per hour, while the 75th percentile is $45.26. Pay can vary substantially by location, experience, project type, and employer. The median was $35.00 in Anchorage and $40.85 in Fairbanks-College.
Hourly rates by level in Alaska
What each rung of the trade is paid, before overtime and per diem.
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You're right around the middle
$28.00 is above roughly 46% of this market. The top quarter starts at $36.00, and the median sits at $29.00.
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2Certifications you hold
3Shift & work type
4Overtime & per diem
An estimate, not an offer. Overtime is paid at time and a half past forty hours.
Who pays the most in Alaska
Higher-paying carpenter work is often connected to larger projects and specialized construction settings.
Nonresidential Building Construction
Commercial and institutional projects can provide opportunities to work on larger structures and complex construction schedules.
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Infrastructure projects can involve formwork and structural carpentry for highways, bridges, utilities, and other major projects.
Building Finishing Contractors
Finish-focused work can suit carpenters with strong installation, trim, and detail-oriented skills.
Residential Building Construction
Residential construction provides opportunities across new homes, additions, remodeling, and related building projects.
Foundation, Structure, Building Exterior Contractors
Structural and exterior contractors provide opportunities for framing, formwork, and other work supporting the building shell.
Specialty Trade Contractors
Specialty contractors provide focused construction opportunities across carpentry-related installation, remodeling, repair, and other site work.
Which states pay carpenters the most
Median hourly across every state with a published guide for this trade. Cost of living is not netted out — compare take-home, not just the rate.
What each certification is worth
Sorted by payback speed.
| Certification | Rate bump | Extra / year | Cost | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCCER Carpentry Level 2 | +$1 | $2,080 | $190 | 5 weeks |
| Scaffold User/Competent Person (OSHA-aligned) | +$1 | $2,080 | $210 | 5 weeks |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 1 | +$0.75 | $1,560 | $190 | 6 weeks |
| Fall Protection Competent Person (OSHA-aligned) | +$0.75 | $1,560 | $165 | 6 weeks |
| First Aid/CPR (OSHA-aligned) | +$0.25 | $520 | $70 | 7 weeks |
| OSHA 10-Hour Construction | +$0.25 | $520 | $85 | 9 weeks |
| OSHA 30-Hour Construction | +$0.50 | $1,040 | $170 | 9 weeks |
What overtime actually adds
Past forty hours the rate is time and a half. Built from the rate above. At $35.51/hr.
Questions workers ask
Do carpenters need a license in Alaska?▾
Can a carpenter become an Alaska specialty contractor?▾
What is the Alaska Residential Contractor Endorsement?▾
Does Alaska carpenter pay vary by location?▾
Why are Alaska carpenter wages so widely distributed?▾
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Last updated October 1, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.