How much does a Heavy Equipment Welder make in AK?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Heavy Equipment Welder in Alaska is $53,315. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,585 to $57,775, with most professionals earning between $44,278 and $61,835.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Heavy Equipment Welder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $44,278 AK April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $48,585 AK April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $53,315 AK April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $57,775 AK April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $61,835 AK April 01, 2025
25% $48,585 10% $44,278 90% $61,835 75% $57,775 $53,315 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Heavy Equipment Welder ?

A welder or lit operator is a tradesperson who specializes in fusing materials together. The term welder refers to the operator, the machine is referred to as the welding power supply. The materials to be joined can be metals (such as steel, aluminum, brass, stainless steel etc.) or varieties of plastic or polymer. Welders typically have to have good dexterity and attention to detail, as well as technical knowledge about the materials being joined and best practices in the field....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Palmer, AK Avg. Salary $54,359 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Sitka, AK Avg. Salary $54,616 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adak, AK Avg. Salary $54,359 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Akiachak, AK Avg. Salary $54,359 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Akiak, AK Avg. Salary $54,359 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Akutan, AK Avg. Salary $54,359 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alakanuk, AK Avg. Salary $54,359 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aleknagik, AK Avg. Salary $54,359 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Allakaket, AK Avg. Salary $54,982 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ambler, AK Avg. Salary $54,982 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Welder I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Heavy Equipment Welder

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Welder III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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