Best Welding Schools in Alaska (2025)

Updated November 7, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Compare welding schools across Alaska. Below you’ll find a quick salary snapshot and nearby training programs.

Alaska Welding Schools Salary Snapshot

Alaska
Alaska Median Pay $75,140 $36.13 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $51,000 $24.52 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

Why Choose Welding Schools in Alaska?

  • Hands-on labs that align to industry certifications.
  • Strong demand across construction, maintenance, and manufacturing.
  • Mix of public colleges and private institutes statewide.
  • Pathways into apprenticeships and employer partnerships.

#1

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, AK 67.2 miles away

Located in Fairbanks, AK University of Alaska Fairbanks is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aviation Maintenance Technology, Automotive Technician, and Automotive Technology.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#2

Charter College

Anchorage, AK 207.9 miles away

Located in Anchorage, AK Charter College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Cybersecurity, Dental Assistant, and HVAC Technician.

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  • 2221 East Norhtern Lights Boulevard, Suite 120 Anchorage, AK 99508-4103
  • (907) 227-1000

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#3

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK 208.2 miles away

Located in Anchorage, AK University of Alaska Anchorage is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aircraft Mechanic (A&P), Aviation Maintenance Technology, and Automotive Technician.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#4

Alaska Vocational Technical Center

Seward, AK 282.8 miles away

Located in Seward, AK Alaska Vocational Technical Center is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Construction Management, Construction Trades, and Diesel Technician.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#5

University of Alaska Southeast

Juneau, AK 632.8 miles away

Located in Juneau, AK University of Alaska Southeast is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Accounting Technology, Bookkeeper, and Carpenter.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

Alaska Welding Schools Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)
Data Year: 2024 • Alaska

Median Pay (2024) $75,140 $36.13 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$76,370 per year $36.72 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $48,410

$23.28 per hour

25th Percentile $59,290

$28.50 per hour

75th Percentile $92,930

$44.68 per hour

90th Percentile $106,490

$51.20 per hour

Alaska vs U.S.

Median Wage +47.3%
$75,140

$36.13 per hour

Mean Wage +38.6%
$76,370

$36.72 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 650

Employment: 650 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
2.03
Employment RSE
7.8%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
650 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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