Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Salary in Alaska

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Alaska earn the most in Fairbanks (average $92,330 a year) and the least in Anchorage ($89,290), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters average at $90,460 and the median at $93,920 for 1,200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,170.

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Alaska

Fairbanks$92,330
Anchorage$89,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fairbanks	$92,330	$96,670	$74,510	$73,784	103
Anchorage	$89,290	$93,600	$72,240	$71,646	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other states

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2152.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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