Registered Nurses Salary in Alaska
Median annual wage in Alaska: $109,480 +12.2% vs national
Alaska vs United States
| Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $109,480 | $97,550 |
| Median hourly | $52.64 | $46.90 |
| Employment | 7,510 | 3,379,720 |
| Location quotient | 1.06 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Alaska) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
What this means
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $85,030, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $149,070 — a 1.8x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average registered nurses salary in Alaska?
The median annual wage in Alaska is $109,480 ($52.64 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Alaska compare to the national average for registered nurses?
The Alaska median of $109,480 is 12.2% higher than the U.S. median of $97,550.
How many registered nurses work in Alaska?
Approximately 7,510 are employed in Alaska, per BLS OES.