Trade Schools in Alaska
Apprenticeship Trades in Alaska
Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pathways available in Alaska, sorted by median wage. Click any trade to see Alaska-specific sponsors and live openings.
| Trade | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $107,330 | 370 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $86,590 | 660 |
| HVAC Technician | $83,660 | 790 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $83,090 | 870 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $82,750 | 210 |
| Electrician | $81,860 | 1,820 |
| Welder | $75,140 | 650 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $73,180 | 740 |
| Machinist | $72,710 | 140 |
| Construction Painter | $65,610 | 400 |
| Carpenter | $65,150 | 2,700 |
| Firefighter | $63,220 | 1,040 |
| Roofer | $63,120 | 310 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $61,950 | 1,390 |
| Glazier | $58,630 | 160 |
| Insulation Worker | $40,330 | 110 |
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Trade School Programs in Alaska
Most common skilled trade programs at Alaska trade schools. Pick a trade to compare programs.
Highest-paying trade program in Alaska: Construction Trades at Charter College — $52,820/yr first-year earnings. See full state rankings →
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Skilled Trades (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding & Metalworking | Alaska Vocational Technical Center Seward |
53 | $38,973/yr |
| Construction Trades | Charter College Anchorage |
51 | $52,820/yr |
| HVAC Technology | Charter College Anchorage |
51 | $41,202/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Charter College Anchorage |
47 | $32,204/yr |
Healthcare (10 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Charter College Anchorage |
72 | $83,107/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage |
67 | $70,614/yr |
| Health Administration | Alaska Career College Anchorage |
65 | $36,311/yr |
| Medical Assisting | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage |
63 | $44,513/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Alaska Career College Anchorage |
59 | $35,629/yr |
| Health Administration | Charter College Anchorage |
58 | $30,194/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Charter College Anchorage |
54 | $33,115/yr |
| Massage Therapy | Alaska Career College Anchorage |
49 | $35,057/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Charter College Anchorage |
41 | $26,847/yr |
| Health Sciences | Charter College Anchorage |
39 | $32,798/yr |
Engineering & Technology (3 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage |
66 | $64,364/yr |
| IT Management | Charter College Anchorage |
66 | $46,466/yr |
| Computer Networking | Charter College Anchorage |
59 | $47,463/yr |
Business & Office (5 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | Charter College Anchorage |
68 | $46,989/yr |
| Accounting | Alaska Career College Anchorage |
65 | $42,749/yr |
| Business Operations Support | Alaska Vocational Technical Center Seward |
62 | $37,409/yr |
| Human Resources | Alaska Career College Anchorage |
59 | $36,546/yr |
| Business Operations Support | Charter College Anchorage |
57 | $33,009/yr |
Agriculture & Natural Resources (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technology | Charter College Anchorage |
37 | $23,184/yr |
Other Programs (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks |
46 | $38,018/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage |
41 | $30,114/yr |
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Sources & Methodology
Program data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (first-year graduate earnings from IRS tax data). Wage and growth projections: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024) and Employment Projections 2024–2034. Apprenticeship data: U.S. Department of Labor RAPIDS database and the ApprenticeshipUSA sponsor directory.
Programs on this page are grouped by field of study — Skilled Trades listed first, followed by health sciences, business, and other categories. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and AI-risk analysis by career path.