Registered Nurse salary in Alaska
Registered Nurses in Alaska earn a median of $53.22 per hour, about $110,690 a year, 18% above the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $43.51 and $62.51 per hour. The highest median among Alaska metro areas is in Anchorage, AK, at $53.22 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $53.22median pay per hour
- $110,690median pay per year
- 7,040registered nurses employed in Alaska
- #5of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Alaska: percentiles
| Level | Alaska per hour | Alaska per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.62 | $82,410 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $43.51 | $90,500 | $37.79 |
| Median | $53.22 | $110,690 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $62.51 | $130,020 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $66.06 | $137,400 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Alaska
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Alaska median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $53.22 | $110,690 | 4,570 | in line with | $50.48 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $49.36 | $102,660 | 720 | 7% 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).
What employers are posting in Alaska
- 4roles with published pay
- $49.83median pay per hour
- $36–$66typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Health Partners | 3 | $48.76 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $65.39 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 4 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Alaska?
The median is $53.22 per hour, about $110,690 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $39.62 and the top 10% earn over $66.06 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Alaska city pays registered nurses the most?
Among Alaska metro areas, Anchorage, AK has the highest median at $53.22 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Alaska rank for registered nurse pay?
Alaska ranks 5th of 50 states by median registered nurse 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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- 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
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