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UA Local 367 (Anchorage, AK)
UA Local 367
Anchorage, AK · Plumber / Pipefitter / Welder / HVAC-R
Year 1 wage
$25–$25/hr
Journeyman
$50–$62/hr
Verified May 18, 20265 yr · 10,000 OJT hrs
Apprenticeships
Alaska.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
1,707
active construction apprentices
23+
registered programs (DOL)
1
verified open now
DOL RAPIDS data as of FY26 Q1 (March 2026)
Active Apprentices by Trade
Alaska · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 1,707 total
Electrician
777 apprentices$24.61/hr avg start
Plumber
269 apprentices$24.45/hr avg start
Carpenter
160 apprentices$28.04/hr avg start
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
117 apprentices$26.90/hr avg start
Operating Engineer
112 apprentices$26.45/hr avg start
Laborer
69 apprentices$25.88/hr avg start
Sheet Metal Worker
53 apprentices$24.39/hr avg start
Ironworker
42 apprentices$28.00/hr avg start
+7 additional trades not shown
Electrician
$24.61/hr
avg starting wage
Plumber
$24.45/hr
avg starting wage
Carpenter
$28.04/hr
avg starting wage
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
$26.90/hr
avg starting wage
What journeymen earn in Alaska · BLS OEWS 2025 · median hourly
Electricians
$43.34/hr
~$90K/yr
Plumbers & Pipefitters
$45.74/hr
~$95K/yr
HVAC Techs
$43.14/hr
~$90K/yr
Line Installers
$51.63/hr
~$107K/yr
BLS OEWS median across 2 metro areas in Alaska. Apprentices start at ~40–50% and graduate to full journeyman scale.
Verified Programs
Manually confirmed by PlumbSquare — application status current as of research date
1 manually verified. Alaska has additional DOL-registered programs below and at Apprenticeship.gov →
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in Alaska with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 23 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Associated Builders and Contractors of Alaska, Inc. Business Association | Anchorage | Operating EngineerPipefitter/SteamfitterLaborer+7 | 632 | non-union |
Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Trust Union/Labor | ANCHORAGE | Electrician | 362 | UNION |
Alaska Operating Engineers/Employers Training Trust Union/Labor | Palmer | Operating EngineerElectrician | 173 | UNION |
Alaska Carpenters Training Trust (WSCTF) Union/Labor | Anchorage | Carpenter | 130 | UNION |
Alaska Laborers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee Union/Labor | Chugiak | Laborer | 109 | UNION |
Fairbanks Area Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC Union/Labor | Fairbanks | PlumberPipefitter/Steamfitter | 81 | UNION |
Alaska Southcentral / Southeastern Sheet Metal Workers JATC Union/Labor | ANCHORAGE | Sheet Metal Worker | 64 | UNION |
Anchorage Alaska Area Pipe Trades Local 367 JATC Union/Labor | Anchorage | Pipefitter/SteamfitterPlumber | 63 | UNION |
Alaska Ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee Union/Labor | Anchorage | Ironworker | 48 | UNION |
Teck Alaska, Incorporated Employer | ANCHORAGE | Pipefitter/SteamfitterElectrician | 35 | non-union |
Alaska Trowel Trades JATC | Fairbanks | Bricklayer/MasonPainter/Finisher | 27 | UNION |
International Union of Painters & Allied Trades Local 1959 JATC Union/Labor | Anchorage | Painter/FinisherGlazier | 25 | UNION |
Juneau Plumbers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee Union/Labor | JUNEAU | PlumberPipefitter/Steamfitter | 22 | UNION |
Vannoy Electric | Wasilla | Electrician | 21 | non-union |
Inland NW Associated General Contractors Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training Trust | Juneau | Carpenter | 15 | non-union |
CCI Industrial Services - Bristol Bay Industrial Employer | Anchorage | Electrician | 13 | non-union |
Koniag Energy & Water, LLC | Wasilla | Electrician | 13 | non-union |
International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 19 Joint Apprenticeship Committee (IUEC) Union/Labor | Anchorage | Elevator Constructor | 12 | UNION |
Tesla Electric, LLC. Employer | Anchorage | Electrician | 11 | non-union |
Alaska Power & Telephone Employer | Ketchikan | Electrician | 11 | non-union |
Circle Plumbing and Heating Employer | Anchorage | Plumber | 11 | non-union |
Alaska Vocational Technical Center | Seward | Laborer | 10 | non-union |
Alaska Clearwater Mechanical, LLC Employer | Willow | Plumber | 10 | non-union |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in Alaska may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in Alaska?
Apply to a JATC or non-union program. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, basic math test, proof of age (18+). Some programs add physical requirements or drug testing. Application windows open and close seasonally — check program status before applying.
Are apprenticeships in Alaska free?
Yes. Every DOL-registered apprenticeship is free to attend. Apprentices are employees, not students — you earn a wage from day one. No tuition, no student loans.
Union vs. non-union — which should I choose?
Union JATCs (IBEW, UA, SMART, UBC) typically offer higher wages, defined pension plans, and health insurance. Non-union programs (ABC, IEC) may have faster acceptance and work with open-shop contractors. Both paths are DOL-registered. Apply to both — take whoever accepts you first.
How long is a trade apprenticeship?
Most trades are 4–5 years (8,000–10,000 OJT hours). HVAC programs run 3–4 years. Lineman training is typically 3–4 years with specialized fieldwork. Every year your wage increases — you're earning near journeyman scale by your final year.
Alaska Licensing
Alaska is an SAA state with its own apprenticeship system. It is not a right-to-work state, and unions have a significant presence in construction. Mechanical trade licensing (plumbing, HVAC, gas piping) falls under the Department of Labor's Mechanical Inspection Section; electrical and general contractor licensing is handled by the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL).
Electrician / Contractor
Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
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