AK · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare jobs in Alaska

25 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in Alaska, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.

RN postings in Alaska carry a median of $49.83 per hour (about $103,646 a year), +4% against the US posted median of $47.81.

CMS lists 25 hospitals in Alaska across 21 cities, 23 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 3 of the 10 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.

Alaska is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact and has no tax on wage income. Alaska time.

What healthcare pays in Alaska

Pay by profession for Alaska, with the source behind every figure.

ProfessionTypical range / hrMedian / hrPer yearvs USBased on
Medical Assistant$21–$30$25.70$53,456−1%5 postings
Registered Nurse$36–$66$49.83$103,636+4%4 postings
Phlebotomist$24–$32$29.50$61,360+28%3 postings
Certified Nursing Assistant$18–$18$17.79$37,003+6%3 wage offers in federal filings

Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Wage offers in federal filings: employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings, and each is counted once. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.

Hiring now in Alaska

25 roles with published pay (23 permanent, 2 per diem). 21 were posted in the last 30 days.

PermanentPosted today

PET/CT Tech

Foundation Health Partners · Fairbanks, AK

$44.09–$70.54/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 19395
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Phlebotomist II

Foundation Health Partners · Fairbanks, AK

$21.07–$30.34/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 19387
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 5 days ago

Pharmacist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Wainwright, AK

$127k–$160k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888445400
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Pharmacy Tech

Foundation Health Partners · Fairbanks, AK

$23.53–$36.76/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 19012
New this week
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Who is hiring in Alaska

Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hrMost hired
Foundation Health Partners20$31.65Medical Assistant (5), RN (3)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA3$65.39Pharmacist (1), RN (1)
Premise Health2$29.50Phlebotomist (2)

Employers reporting wage offers in Alaska

EmployerWage offersMedian / hrProfessions
Providence Health & Services - Washington3$38.70Lab Scientist (2), PT (1)
Favorite Healthcare Staffing LLC2$55.57RN (2)
BTY Dental Group, LLC.2$33.84Dentist (1), Dental Assistant (1)
Caritas Assisted Living Home Inc1$17.79CNA (1)
Snow Circle Assisted Living Home, L.L.C.1$17.79CNA (1)
Trucare Alh LLC1$17.79CNA (1)
Safeway Inc.1$80.25Pharmacist (1)

Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.

Cities in Alaska

CityRolesMedian pay / hrMost hired
Fairbanks21$30.14Medical Assistant
Fort Wainwright3$65.39Pharmacist

City guides

Pay by city

All 1 Alaska cities with pay data

Hospitals in Alaska

How Alaska's hospital market is built.

  • 25hospitals listed by CMS
  • 24with emergency services
  • 11Birthing-Friendly designated
  • 3rated 4 or 5 stars

By type

  • Critical access: 13
  • Acute care: 10
  • Psychiatric: 2

By ownership

  • Government and federal: 15
  • Nonprofit: 8
  • For-profit: 2

Where the hospitals are

CityHospitalsRated 4+ stars
Anchorage50
Palmer10
Juneau11
Fairbanks10
Bethel11
Soldotna10
Jber10
Fort Wainwright10

Highest-rated hospitals

  • Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital, Bethel · 5 of 5 stars
  • Bartlett Regional Hospital, Juneau · 4 of 5 stars
  • Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center, Ketchikan · 4 of 5 stars

Hospitals in Alaska with open jobs nearby

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.

Licensing in Alaska

What the compact means here

Alaska is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026. A nurse licensed in another state applies to the Alaska board of nursing for a license by endorsement before working here, even if that license is multistate.

How to get licensed here

  1. Ask the Alaska board of nursing which application applies to you (endorsement, and whether your current license is eligible).
  2. Request license verification from every state where you hold or held a nursing license. Many boards use Nursys for this.
  3. Complete the background check and fingerprinting if the board requires it, and send transcripts or exam proof if asked.
  4. Ask the board whether a temporary permit exists while your application is processed, and whether it covers the role you are taking.
  5. Plan on several weeks. Processing time varies by board and by how fast your verifications arrive, so start before you accept a start date in Alaska.

Other healthcare professions

Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Alaska requires for your role before you commit to dates.

Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Alaska board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses

Taxes and take-home pay in Alaska

Alaska does not tax wage income at the state level. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply, so your take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that taxes wages. Travel assignments add a second question, your tax home, which decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free. Run your own numbers in the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.

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Common questions

Is Alaska a compact nursing state?

Alaska is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026. A nurse licensed in another state applies to the Alaska board of nursing for a license by endorsement before working here, even if that license is multistate. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.

How do I get a nursing license in Alaska?

Apply to the Alaska board of nursing for a license by endorsement. Verify your licenses, complete the background check if required, ask about a temporary permit and plan on several weeks.

Does Alaska tax wages?

No. Alaska has no state income tax on wages. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply.

How much do RNs make in Alaska?

The median RN pay is $49.83 per hour, about $103,646 a year, based on 4 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $35 to $70 per hour.

How many hospitals are in Alaska?

CMS lists 25 hospitals in Alaska, 23 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.

Who is hiring in Alaska?

3 employers published roles with pay in Alaska, led by Foundation Health Partners with 20. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.

Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Alaska?

Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Alaska. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Favorite Healthcare Staffing LLCFairbanks, AK · 2 wage offers$55.57/ hr$54–$57
  • Foundation Health PartnersFairbanks, AK · 3 postings$48.76/ hr$35–$63
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings. Request your Alaska list

2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$49.83High$70

4 RN postings with published pay in Alaska, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse (RN) - Addiction Medicine ClinicPermanent
    $36.71–$60.81/ hour
    Foundation Health Partners · Fairbanks, AK · posted 10 days ago
  2. Nurse (Inpatient Clinical/Obstetrics and Gynecology)Permanent
    $121k–$151k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Wainwright, AK · posted 15 days ago

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