Welder Salary in Alaska (2026)
$38.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,701/year ($5,475/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $109,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 790 Welder jobs in Alaska (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Welder salary of $80,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $65,701 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $80,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,955 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,184 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,701 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,475 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Alaska?
- The median Welder salary in Alaska is $80,840 per year ($38.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,280 and $98,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $80,840, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $65,701 per year ($5,475 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 790 Welder jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.