Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant salary in Alaska

Physician Assistants in Alaska earn a median of $65.55 per hour, about $136,350 a year, 2% above the U.S. median of $64.07. The middle half earn between $49.30 and $77.02 per hour. The highest median among Alaska metro areas is in Anchorage, AK, at $65.85 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Physician Assistant pay in Alaska: percentiles

LevelAlaska per hourAlaska per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$33.64$69,970$45.79
Lower quartile$49.30$102,540$54.70
Median$65.55$136,350$64.07
Upper quartile$77.02$160,200$77.00
Top 10%$89.09$185,310$87.60

Physician Assistant pay by metro area in Alaska

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Alaska medianAfter cost of living
Anchorage, AK$65.85$136,960460in line with$62.46
Fairbanks-College, AK$64.17$133,480702% below—

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 physician assistant make in Alaska?

The median is $65.55 per hour, about $136,350 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $33.64 and the top 10% earn over $89.09 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Alaska city pays physician assistants the most?

Among Alaska metro areas, Anchorage, AK has the highest median at $65.85 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Alaska rank for physician assistant pay?

Alaska ranks 16th of 50 states by median physician 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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  • Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$104.30/ hr$94–$115
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