Medical Assistants pay in Anchorage

In Anchorage (AK), the median pay for medical assistants is $24.97 an hour ($51,930 a year). About 1,370 people work in this job there.

$24.97Median hourly pay
$48,930–$61,310Middle half of workers, yearly
1,370People in this job in Anchorage (AK)

That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($45,690). It is about the same as the Alaska median ($52,560).

Pay range for medical assistants in Anchorage (AK)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.05$45,870
25% of workers$23.52$48,930
Half of workers (median)$24.97$51,930
75% of workers$29.47$61,310
90% of workers$31.27$65,040

Medical Assistants pay in Alaska metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Fairbanks-College$52,140180
Anchorage (this page)$51,9301,370

Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for medical assistants

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +12.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 109,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Anchorage (AK)

JobMedian yearly pay
Registered Nurses$115,290
Nursing Assistants$45,370

Other job titles for this job

Doctor AssistantOphthalmic AideOphthalmic AssistantOptometric AssistantOrthopedic AssistantAutopsy AssistantMedical AssistantCardiology Medical AssistantCertified Medical AssistantChiropractic AssistantChiropractor AssistantClient Services Coordinator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.