Physician Assistants pay in Alaska
In Alaska, the median pay for physician assistants is $72.45 an hour ($150,700 a year). About 700 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($135,880). Alaska ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Alaska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.99 | $106,060 |
| 25% of workers | $60.83 | $126,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $72.45 | $150,700 |
| 75% of workers | $81.70 | $169,930 |
| 90% of workers | $96.76 | $201,270 |
Physician Assistants pay in Alaska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College | $164,910 | 70 |
| Anchorage | $152,710 | 460 |
Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alaska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $109,480 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $323,490 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $155,170 |
| Physical Therapists | $115,280 |
| Pharmacists | $167,310 |
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