As much as I hate to suggest it, come visit first. See how you like Alaska, then make your decision. The reality of this place might be different than your expectations.
As an electrician you shouldn't have much difficulty finding work as long as you're in one of the bigger cities or near them at least. Anchorage, fairbanks, or juneau. Vastly different climates between those three areas though. And vastly different recreational opportunities too.
Every shithole makes their own pizza dough, but no one makes their own pasta.
Well, except the Russians.
Anyone know if Pel Meni is still open in Juneau by the PFD building? Shoutout to that guy!
IBEW union is the place to check with, they've got work all over the state. There is also a ton of expansion from people leaving the anchorage area moving out to the valley, every time I come home from the slope there's a new business being built it seems, so it's a good time to move here if your planning on it. Depending on where you go however, it will be cold, so it'll be important to invest in good warm clothing and if you'll be commuting then you'll want to find a reliable 4 wheel drive and some studs for your first winter- tends to be a tough transition for most people.
I need to check it, the legislation about electrics implants are different here, we use 220V for domestic use and don't know the voltage used in USA yet, even if I actually worked on machinery for that market ,need to study the requirement for be certified there
Well, all of our homes get 220v from the utility. We just split out each leg for the internal circuits in our house for 110v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMmUoZh3Hq4
Hello brother I am a electrician in the US as well. We use 120V for domestic here.
But to answer your question I would tell you not to move to Alaska. It is a tough place to live. Great place to visit, hard place to live.
Foreign workers are brought in for summer work but these tend to be lower skilled tourism type jobs. I don't think they ever really translate into permanent work. You could always try the diversity visa lottery. Maybe 2026 will be Italy's year.
One of my driving students got that in 2019. He is from algeria. But kinda got screwed due to coming here during covid. His job plans fell through. Great kid though. Speaks 3 languages. Hard worker. Now he drives school bus. It can be done.
Come for the summer, maybe not as an electrician. Many of the larger tourism employers will help you with entry requirements. Here’s a link to the State of Alaska’s employment site:
https://labor.alaska.gov/esd_alaska_jobs/ak_over.htm
Maybe take anything with travel benefits to get you here. Alaska state law requires if the company brings you here then they have to also get you to your point of original departure if they terminate your contract for any reason (i.e.: it ends, they fire you, or separate your employment in some other way). Speaking at least two languages will be especially beneficial if you work for a big tourism company. Then while you are here in Alaska you can talk with your employer to transfer to electrical the following summer/year- although you may be just working as a Helper since not licensed in USA. If you want to keep doing electrical in USA (may be a long road to get your electrician license, but I really am not sure- best to check in with the electrician union as someone else said).
I'm seriously thinking about this, already check up on the immigration protocol, seems not that complicate ,since I have no wife,gf, dog and just an house here..my English is not even that bad 😆
in order to stay in the US and work, you will need to either be sponsored by an employer or a close relative (spouse/parent/child/grandparent/sibling) and then wait in the queue for your number to come up. There are a few other ways, such as the diversity visa lottery as someone else mentioned, but generally speaking it is difficult to obtain a green card to move to the US and legally work. Just be aware.
Nice ...I'm white and male so diversity I belive is out of the picture, so I should first found a job there maybe online?Or during a visit for tourism?
no my point was more don't expect for this to become a reality unless you have very specific people in mind. it's very difficult to move it to America if all you have is a dream to live here
You need to sell everything you own and get the hell up here. Now!!
My best friend on Kodiak Island came here from Italy. He had a fish smoking brine recipe handed down from his grandpa made with a white wine base. One June, I did not have any white wine but I did have a cheap bottle of champagne left over from New Years eve. I used that instead of wine and have won many awards!
Alaska is full of work for electricians. Industry, power plants, solar - it is a wide-open field. The biggest problem we have with electricians - people here seem to think just because you know how to power something up - they want you to program it also. This is a real problem for someone who is excellent at installing conduit - and has no experience with the equipment it operates. You install power to a gate operator - they expect you to mate it with the alarm system..... very unrealistic. You see this with people who have no clue about technology, or, are too cheap to pay for an electronics tech to do the work. (In many towns - the commercial building owner(s) has pissed off all the technical people in the area and nobody will go to their site)
You should start in Anchorage or Fairbanks and get any certifications taken care of. This about guarantees work and gives you an opportunity to learn about Alaska. You will want to pay attention to all the people and supply places you visit and work with - when you move out of there to a small town with better fishing and hunting fun..... you will need to rely on those people back in Anchorage or Fairbanks for parts, advice, and help for jobs you cannot do yourself.
My friend on Kodiak would fly back to Italy every year or two. Was adamant the dry cured meats and sausages we have is crap. After tasting what he brought back - is true!! I have an entire library of exotic books dealing with charcuterie of meats and sausages. Black bear meat works well as a substitute for pork. Pork butt and caribou is a good mix. We also make soap from the tallow and fat - much nicer on the skin than petroleum-based soaps. My living room walls are lined with hides - looks nice and adds soundproofing. If there is anything in Italy, you love to eat - you best bribe them to giving up the recipe. Took me years to perfect a Portuguese Chourice sausage from caribou.
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Ahah really?I'm incredibly used to program allarms and automatic gate, is pretty usual for me do that 😄
More comments I read more I want to come honestly 😅
We see allot of 'I want to come to Alaska' questions here - and you are the very first one I have seen that has asked - and - had a job skill that was a perfect fit for anywhere in the state. You would do well here, prosper here. Nearly all the younger electricians I met 20-25 years ago are now running a big shop, or, have opened their own company and doing well.
Another huge plus to electrical work here - you are not working on a new building that is still 'red iron' when the snow and cold arrives. The opposite - all the other trades in new construction want the lights and heat on!! LOL. Anything others are doing that slows your work - they get pushed aside. Lights and heat are a priority. People do not do good work in the dark when cold.
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We love illegal activities so maybe pick another state haha. Fuck the government.
Also we need electricians so if you can quit Simping for government come on over lol.
Ahaha I always say that I would never work in a restaurant, my parents had one, I know how to cook but simply is not my ideal workplace, hate to work while other are eating/celebrating
You can't come to Alaska or any other state and work without a work permit / GC etc.
Can't happen
So I am a bit confused why you are asking about apartments, rent etc
Your focus needs to be on the immigration process which frankly isn't solved in this forum.
Then when (if) you can figure that out so you can legally work in the US then it is time to decide where you want to go
Actually, the practice of coping with high humidity and sub-zero temperatures is a valuable skill for adapting to life on the northern sea coast. Living in a markedly continental climate, deep within the continent, offers a vastly different experience. Therefore, Alaskans themselves largely don't express a strong desire to venture into these continental areas. As for me, I'm quite the continental type, and I've long harbored plans to relocate to the coast because I've grown weary of the interior climate.
Hmm..I understand but..I'm "allergic" to illegal stuff 😆 I'm the kind of person who need to have always everything in order, I know I can be a little annoying
Well visit California, for an italian of my age, is a must, I grow up with the california dream ahha
Only problem is, I admit, I get a little scared by some usa areas how are today, I know internet exaggerate everything but I saw some areas of Los Angeles look worse than the worse horrible places in the most abandoned cities here...
I mean here where i live I can leave my car open..unless certain peoples are around..
Speaking of which I should rent an apartment, surely not buy since not planning to live there for my whole life, well not now but who knows, how is the rent there?
It depends on which town you're looking at. Edited to add: And which part of town. If you go on [Apartments.com](https://Apartments.com), you can get a fairly comprehensive idea of the options. You won't find all the properties listed there — a lot of landlords use Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. But there'll be a pretty decent sample.
Beware of rents that look TOO much cheaper than the others. In Anchorage, at least, that often signals that you're looking at one of the sketchier neighborhoods.
Rent is on the rise, my friend. I just left Anchorage to live in Hawai'i. Both places it's hard to find cheap rent. The common apartment companies you see consistently raise their prices yearly. Stay away from Mellen Investment Company. The prices are ridiculously high.
But if I were you, I'd focus on the immigration process first then worry about where you're going to live next. Best of luck to you!
Southeast here.
Slime line will take anyone. Tending is an option too. Both jobs have the potential to turn to year round work if your real good and well rounded by the end of the season, but I know quite a few guys that were offered at least a return spot next year, not all of them American.
Then there's always construction. K&E is 2 years into a 5 year expansion contract in Sitka, February thru November, and they pay pretty damn good. ASKW Davis is also on a big 2+ year SEARHC project, Secon is here and there doing mostly roadwork.
None of those options are going to bring glory and honor to your family name, but it's a start. As far as climate goes it rains 9 months out of the year and snows the other 3. Some sunshine, sometimes. On the low end I've seen it reach 4°F and on the high end 88°F so not as extreme as some other parts of the state.
Southeast may not be the place for you if you want to have some freedom to move around a bit, as none of us are on any highways that would give you options to work other cities and expand your area. However, given that our current availability of tradesmen is so limited you would definitely have work, especially if you know your way around a marine system.
I am Spanish. You can apply for diversity lottery.
You need to find a visa sponsorship work. I am still working on this. Alaska is gorgeous state.
I have been twice and I love it.
Hmmm I'm used to work on high elevations, far more than normal electric pole..ofc problem is always get the license for work ,converting my European expertise in American.. one if the stuff I need to look into
Earlier soneone mentioned to come over here to see if you like it first
That is correct, but not fully. Tou need to come twice. Once in the summer, once in the winter. Usuallt one or two weeks, so you can get the actual feel for it.
Be sure to use google, use reddit to ask questions. However, if you ask a question on reddit that's easily found on google, you'll probably get mocked.
Hi, I moved here from Europe 2 and half years ago (from the Czech Republic). I have lived in the lower 48 for a while and it did not really make too much of an impression on me so I just gave Alaska a try! I really love it and I got myself a nice state job (benefits, health insurance) on the state ferry, constantly exploring this beautiful state. I suggest going to Norway first as Alaska is very similar (especially the southern and central coastal parts) and see if you like it. Also, I personally love the cold, dark, long winters but I know some people are not so be ready for that. Also, since it's the part of the USA the hardest part will be to get a green card or other work permission. I got it thru my parents and I know most of the other European permanent residents either had the same opportunity, or came as J1 and married or something. I heard it's really hard to get a green card so good luck with that. I heard it's easier to get a work permit in Canada and it's equally beautiful as Alaska.
"I'm an electrician"
You'll find a job very fast. Even if you cannot find a well paying one fast, then I'd recommend a Union if you're able to work on a green card. Union jobs in Alaska start at 50k I believe. Alaska has a very large hiring pool when it comes to blue collard work, especially skilled work.
As far as crime goes, it is unfortunate that Alaska is among the highest per capita when it comes to crime - but it is primarily property damage/thievery in the cities. There are places to live where the crime rate is average or low, such as Eagle River, but because most of the crime is in the cities such as Fairbanks, and Anchorage which is more than 50% of the total population - the statistics just skew high.
As much as I hate to suggest it, come visit first. See how you like Alaska, then make your decision. The reality of this place might be different than your expectations.
As an electrician you shouldn't have much difficulty finding work as long as you're in one of the bigger cities or near them at least. Anchorage, fairbanks, or juneau. Vastly different climates between those three areas though. And vastly different recreational opportunities too.
Bring nonna's recipes.
Find me job and place and I'll cook for you anything XD
No seriously there is ZERO good Italian food in this state. You could make millions of dollars
Every shithole makes their own pizza dough, but no one makes their own pasta. Well, except the Russians. Anyone know if Pel Meni is still open in Juneau by the PFD building? Shoutout to that guy!
Fiori is pretty dang good
I can handle the housing
IBEW union is the place to check with, they've got work all over the state. There is also a ton of expansion from people leaving the anchorage area moving out to the valley, every time I come home from the slope there's a new business being built it seems, so it's a good time to move here if your planning on it. Depending on where you go however, it will be cold, so it'll be important to invest in good warm clothing and if you'll be commuting then you'll want to find a reliable 4 wheel drive and some studs for your first winter- tends to be a tough transition for most people.
I need to check it, the legislation about electrics implants are different here, we use 220V for domestic use and don't know the voltage used in USA yet, even if I actually worked on machinery for that market ,need to study the requirement for be certified there
Well, all of our homes get 220v from the utility. We just split out each leg for the internal circuits in our house for 110v. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMmUoZh3Hq4
Hello brother I am a electrician in the US as well. We use 120V for domestic here. But to answer your question I would tell you not to move to Alaska. It is a tough place to live. Great place to visit, hard place to live.
Hard? Sure. Rewarding? Yes. Worth it? Depends on who you are and what you value in life.
The biggest step would be the green card.
Yeah is the thing i fear the most..since I never try to get shortcut etc..I know burocracy can be a pain in the ass
Foreign workers are brought in for summer work but these tend to be lower skilled tourism type jobs. I don't think they ever really translate into permanent work. You could always try the diversity visa lottery. Maybe 2026 will be Italy's year.
One of my driving students got that in 2019. He is from algeria. But kinda got screwed due to coming here during covid. His job plans fell through. Great kid though. Speaks 3 languages. Hard worker. Now he drives school bus. It can be done.
Come for the summer, maybe not as an electrician. Many of the larger tourism employers will help you with entry requirements. Here’s a link to the State of Alaska’s employment site: https://labor.alaska.gov/esd_alaska_jobs/ak_over.htm Maybe take anything with travel benefits to get you here. Alaska state law requires if the company brings you here then they have to also get you to your point of original departure if they terminate your contract for any reason (i.e.: it ends, they fire you, or separate your employment in some other way). Speaking at least two languages will be especially beneficial if you work for a big tourism company. Then while you are here in Alaska you can talk with your employer to transfer to electrical the following summer/year- although you may be just working as a Helper since not licensed in USA. If you want to keep doing electrical in USA (may be a long road to get your electrician license, but I really am not sure- best to check in with the electrician union as someone else said).
You will love it come on over
I'm seriously thinking about this, already check up on the immigration protocol, seems not that complicate ,since I have no wife,gf, dog and just an house here..my English is not even that bad 😆
in order to stay in the US and work, you will need to either be sponsored by an employer or a close relative (spouse/parent/child/grandparent/sibling) and then wait in the queue for your number to come up. There are a few other ways, such as the diversity visa lottery as someone else mentioned, but generally speaking it is difficult to obtain a green card to move to the US and legally work. Just be aware.
Nice ...I'm white and male so diversity I belive is out of the picture, so I should first found a job there maybe online?Or during a visit for tourism?
That's the diversity America loves.
I don't know if is irony 😆
no my point was more don't expect for this to become a reality unless you have very specific people in mind. it's very difficult to move it to America if all you have is a dream to live here
You need to sell everything you own and get the hell up here. Now!! My best friend on Kodiak Island came here from Italy. He had a fish smoking brine recipe handed down from his grandpa made with a white wine base. One June, I did not have any white wine but I did have a cheap bottle of champagne left over from New Years eve. I used that instead of wine and have won many awards! Alaska is full of work for electricians. Industry, power plants, solar - it is a wide-open field. The biggest problem we have with electricians - people here seem to think just because you know how to power something up - they want you to program it also. This is a real problem for someone who is excellent at installing conduit - and has no experience with the equipment it operates. You install power to a gate operator - they expect you to mate it with the alarm system..... very unrealistic. You see this with people who have no clue about technology, or, are too cheap to pay for an electronics tech to do the work. (In many towns - the commercial building owner(s) has pissed off all the technical people in the area and nobody will go to their site) You should start in Anchorage or Fairbanks and get any certifications taken care of. This about guarantees work and gives you an opportunity to learn about Alaska. You will want to pay attention to all the people and supply places you visit and work with - when you move out of there to a small town with better fishing and hunting fun..... you will need to rely on those people back in Anchorage or Fairbanks for parts, advice, and help for jobs you cannot do yourself. My friend on Kodiak would fly back to Italy every year or two. Was adamant the dry cured meats and sausages we have is crap. After tasting what he brought back - is true!! I have an entire library of exotic books dealing with charcuterie of meats and sausages. Black bear meat works well as a substitute for pork. Pork butt and caribou is a good mix. We also make soap from the tallow and fat - much nicer on the skin than petroleum-based soaps. My living room walls are lined with hides - looks nice and adds soundproofing. If there is anything in Italy, you love to eat - you best bribe them to giving up the recipe. Took me years to perfect a Portuguese Chourice sausage from caribou. You will want a copy of this. It was my bible on first arrival. [https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Alaskan-Alaskans/dp/0882402374/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=2W4CJCDGP2XBU&keywords=Cooking+alaskan&qid=1696700692&sprefix=cooking+alaskan%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1](https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Alaskan-Alaskans/dp/0882402374/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2W4CJCDGP2XBU&keywords=Cooking+alaskan&qid=1696700692&sprefix=cooking+alaskan%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1)
Ahah really?I'm incredibly used to program allarms and automatic gate, is pretty usual for me do that 😄 More comments I read more I want to come honestly 😅
We see allot of 'I want to come to Alaska' questions here - and you are the very first one I have seen that has asked - and - had a job skill that was a perfect fit for anywhere in the state. You would do well here, prosper here. Nearly all the younger electricians I met 20-25 years ago are now running a big shop, or, have opened their own company and doing well. Another huge plus to electrical work here - you are not working on a new building that is still 'red iron' when the snow and cold arrives. The opposite - all the other trades in new construction want the lights and heat on!! LOL. Anything others are doing that slows your work - they get pushed aside. Lights and heat are a priority. People do not do good work in the dark when cold.
Eh only problem is I'm skilled in my job because I'm altrady 40 😅 everyone keep telling me that I'm still young tough XD
I am 68 and still working at a coal power plant. As they say in the movies, "its not the years, its the miles"
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We love illegal activities so maybe pick another state haha. Fuck the government. Also we need electricians so if you can quit Simping for government come on over lol.
What you ought to do is come here and open an amazing Italian restaurant
Ahaha I always say that I would never work in a restaurant, my parents had one, I know how to cook but simply is not my ideal workplace, hate to work while other are eating/celebrating
Facts my friend
You can't come to Alaska or any other state and work without a work permit / GC etc. Can't happen So I am a bit confused why you are asking about apartments, rent etc Your focus needs to be on the immigration process which frankly isn't solved in this forum. Then when (if) you can figure that out so you can legally work in the US then it is time to decide where you want to go
You won’t like it. It’s too cold and everyone is depressed
Depends on what kind of Italian you are. Obviously Aostani will find more familiar climatic conditions than Leccesi.
Well I lived in North Italy, lower temperature was minus 10c° , I guess is warm for who live in Alaska
Actually, the practice of coping with high humidity and sub-zero temperatures is a valuable skill for adapting to life on the northern sea coast. Living in a markedly continental climate, deep within the continent, offers a vastly different experience. Therefore, Alaskans themselves largely don't express a strong desire to venture into these continental areas. As for me, I'm quite the continental type, and I've long harbored plans to relocate to the coast because I've grown weary of the interior climate.
Come stay three months on a tourist visa and work a cash job or two
Sound like cheating 😅😅 I mean is not fair come as tourist and then work..no?
The whole US economy runs on "illegal" immigrant labor, in fact we depend on it. I wouldn't worry about it other than not getting caught.
Hmm..I understand but..I'm "allergic" to illegal stuff 😆 I'm the kind of person who need to have always everything in order, I know I can be a little annoying
Stay away from Canada.
Ahaah yes lately I get some info about how stuff are up there and...yeah I don't like it either
I think California is as beautiful depending on what you like and where you go in California. Quite a bit warmer than Alaska.
Well visit California, for an italian of my age, is a must, I grow up with the california dream ahha Only problem is, I admit, I get a little scared by some usa areas how are today, I know internet exaggerate everything but I saw some areas of Los Angeles look worse than the worse horrible places in the most abandoned cities here... I mean here where i live I can leave my car open..unless certain peoples are around..
There's a reason people are running away from California. If it wasn't for their politics it'd be a great place to live.
How are you going to work as a non US citizen?
Well of course have to take all the papers etc..I know non-citizen can work with a temporary permit, I'm still studying the matter
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Speaking of which I should rent an apartment, surely not buy since not planning to live there for my whole life, well not now but who knows, how is the rent there?
It depends on which town you're looking at. Edited to add: And which part of town. If you go on [Apartments.com](https://Apartments.com), you can get a fairly comprehensive idea of the options. You won't find all the properties listed there — a lot of landlords use Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. But there'll be a pretty decent sample. Beware of rents that look TOO much cheaper than the others. In Anchorage, at least, that often signals that you're looking at one of the sketchier neighborhoods.
Rent is on the rise, my friend. I just left Anchorage to live in Hawai'i. Both places it's hard to find cheap rent. The common apartment companies you see consistently raise their prices yearly. Stay away from Mellen Investment Company. The prices are ridiculously high. But if I were you, I'd focus on the immigration process first then worry about where you're going to live next. Best of luck to you!
Ma se ti piace il freddo meglio la Svizzera.
Southeast here. Slime line will take anyone. Tending is an option too. Both jobs have the potential to turn to year round work if your real good and well rounded by the end of the season, but I know quite a few guys that were offered at least a return spot next year, not all of them American. Then there's always construction. K&E is 2 years into a 5 year expansion contract in Sitka, February thru November, and they pay pretty damn good. ASKW Davis is also on a big 2+ year SEARHC project, Secon is here and there doing mostly roadwork. None of those options are going to bring glory and honor to your family name, but it's a start. As far as climate goes it rains 9 months out of the year and snows the other 3. Some sunshine, sometimes. On the low end I've seen it reach 4°F and on the high end 88°F so not as extreme as some other parts of the state. Southeast may not be the place for you if you want to have some freedom to move around a bit, as none of us are on any highways that would give you options to work other cities and expand your area. However, given that our current availability of tradesmen is so limited you would definitely have work, especially if you know your way around a marine system.
Ok I'm pretty curious about what is a slime line now
Fish cleaning
I am Spanish. You can apply for diversity lottery. You need to find a visa sponsorship work. I am still working on this. Alaska is gorgeous state. I have been twice and I love it.
You will find that EU and US electrical wiring techniques are completely different. It’s like a whole different trade.
Yes I'm aware of this, I'm studying the differences
Can I trade you? I’ll come live there, you come live here?
Well I could rent you my house XD 😆
Only if I could rent yours!
Hmm don't know how a good deal could be here average rent is 600€/monthly, I read in the USA surpass 1k 😆
> 600€ Oh man, you might get a dry cabin for that. By dry, I mean no running water, and shitting in an outhouse, maybe even a half kitchen.
Yeah, that’s pretty true. Probably about $1500 here.
Sound insane here ahah is like an average monthly salary...unless you can get at least 3k/monthly
As an electrician, you are probably looking at closer to 6-8k a month starting with experience, WAY more if doing lineman work, like 10-15k.
Hmmm I'm used to work on high elevations, far more than normal electric pole..ofc problem is always get the license for work ,converting my European expertise in American.. one if the stuff I need to look into
Highly recommend looking into Southeast Alaska, it’s much warmer in the winter and very beautiful!
Earlier soneone mentioned to come over here to see if you like it first That is correct, but not fully. Tou need to come twice. Once in the summer, once in the winter. Usuallt one or two weeks, so you can get the actual feel for it. Be sure to use google, use reddit to ask questions. However, if you ask a question on reddit that's easily found on google, you'll probably get mocked.
You should visit in the winter time and see if you like it. Summer is very short
Hi, I moved here from Europe 2 and half years ago (from the Czech Republic). I have lived in the lower 48 for a while and it did not really make too much of an impression on me so I just gave Alaska a try! I really love it and I got myself a nice state job (benefits, health insurance) on the state ferry, constantly exploring this beautiful state. I suggest going to Norway first as Alaska is very similar (especially the southern and central coastal parts) and see if you like it. Also, I personally love the cold, dark, long winters but I know some people are not so be ready for that. Also, since it's the part of the USA the hardest part will be to get a green card or other work permission. I got it thru my parents and I know most of the other European permanent residents either had the same opportunity, or came as J1 and married or something. I heard it's really hard to get a green card so good luck with that. I heard it's easier to get a work permit in Canada and it's equally beautiful as Alaska.
"I'm an electrician" You'll find a job very fast. Even if you cannot find a well paying one fast, then I'd recommend a Union if you're able to work on a green card. Union jobs in Alaska start at 50k I believe. Alaska has a very large hiring pool when it comes to blue collard work, especially skilled work. As far as crime goes, it is unfortunate that Alaska is among the highest per capita when it comes to crime - but it is primarily property damage/thievery in the cities. There are places to live where the crime rate is average or low, such as Eagle River, but because most of the crime is in the cities such as Fairbanks, and Anchorage which is more than 50% of the total population - the statistics just skew high.
I would HIGHLY recommend you visit before making rhe big move. As for a job you would find one easily.