Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Alaska
Certified Nursing Assistants in Alaska earn a median of $22.04 per hour, about $45,840 a year, 16% above the U.S. median of $19.01. The middle half earn between $20.12 and $24.38 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $22.04median pay per hour
- $45,840median pay per year
- 1,660employed in Alaska
- #7of 50 states by median pay
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Alaska: percentiles
| Level | Alaska per hour | Alaska per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.80 | $41,180 | $15.09 |
| Lower quartile | $20.12 | $41,850 | $17.44 |
| Median | $22.04 | $45,840 | $19.01 |
| Upper quartile | $24.38 | $50,710 | $22.15 |
| Top 10% | $28.74 | $59,780 | $24.11 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by metro area in Alaska
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Alaska median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $21.90 | $45,550 | 890 | 1% below | $20.77 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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Common questions
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Alaska?
The median is $22.04 per hour, about $45,840 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $19.80 and the top 10% earn over $28.74 (BLS, May 2024).
Where does Alaska rank for certified nursing assistant pay?
Alaska ranks 7th of 50 states by median certified nursing assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your CNA pay reportAlaska · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Caritas Assisted Living Home IncAnchorage, AK · 1 wage offer$17.79/ hr$18–$18
- Snow Circle Assisted Living Home, L.L.C.Anchorage, AK · 1 wage offer$17.79/ hr$18–$18
- Trucare Alh LLCAnchorage, AK · 1 wage offer$17.79/ hr$18–$18
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3 employer-reported wage offers for CNA in federal filings in Alaska, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 CNA roles
- Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) - Primary Care ClinicPermanent$20.07–$28.90/ hour
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