Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alaska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $73,860 | $62,569 | +18% |
| Median hourly wage | $35.51 | $30.08 | +18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $72,129.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Carpenter in Alaska is $73,860, or about $35.51 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Carpenters is $62,569. Alaska is +18% above the national median.
Entry-level carpenters in Alaska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,560 carpenter jobs on record and a median salary of $73,860, Alaska offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.