Rent Affordability for An Electrician in Alaska
A typical electrician in Alaska earns about $78,288 a year, which supports approximately $1,957 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Alaska city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 5 of 6 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 1 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai, AK | $1,480/mo | 22.7% | affordable |
| North Pole, AK | $1,788/mo | 27.4% | affordable |
| Wasilla, AK | $1,843/mo | 28.2% | affordable |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,845/mo | 28.3% | affordable |
| Fairbanks, AK | $1,907/mo | 29.2% | affordable |
| Eagle River, AK | $2,384/mo | 36.5% | stretched |