Alaska Bathroom Labor Cost Index: 118.5
Alaska wages against the U.S. average
| Occupation (SOC) | Alaska mean hourly | U.S. mean hourly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (47-2152) | $43.49 | $34.70 | +25.3% |
| Electricians (47-2111) | $43.29 | $34.37 | +26.0% |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | $38.68 | $31.55 | +22.6% |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | $30.87 | $26.64 | +15.9% |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | $32.75 | $30.58 | +7.1% |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | $28.50 | $25.02 | +13.9% |
BLS does not publish a 2025 mean wage for tile and stone setters in Alaska, so the index for this state uses 6 of the seven occupations.
How Alaska compares
Alaska ranks 6th of 51 jurisdictions on this index, 22.2 points above the median state (96.3). All 6 occupations measured here pay above their national mean. The closest states on the index are New Jersey (121.9) and California (116.7).
How to use this index
The index is the unweighted average of Alaska mean hourly wages divided by the national mean for the same occupations. A value of 118.5 means the trades that build bathrooms earn 18.5% above the national average here. Labor is roughly two thirds of a bathroom remodel bill, so a wage gap of this size moves the labor half of a quote, not the whole quote.
National project ranges, which apply to Alaska as well, are in the bathroom remodel cost guide. The method, including which occupations are counted, is on the methodology page.
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FAQ
Is bathroom labor more expensive in Alaska?
On 2025 BLS wage data, bathroom trades in Alaska earn 18.5% more than the U.S. average across 6 occupations. The widest gap is electricians at +26.0%, the narrowest is drywall and ceiling tile installers at +7.1%.
What does a plumber earn in Alaska?
The mean hourly wage for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Alaska was $43.49 in May 2025, against $34.70 nationally, according to BLS.
Does the Alaska index tell me what a contractor will charge?
No. It compares what trades earn, not what contractors bill. Alaska sits 6th of 51 on wages, so the labor part of a quote starts higher than the national average, but overhead, insurance, materials, permits and profit are separate.
Other states
See the labor cost index for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.