Registered Nurses pay in Alaska
In Alaska, the median pay for registered nurses is $52.64 an hour ($109,480 a year). About 7,510 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). Alaska ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Alaska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.88 | $85,030 |
| 25% of workers | $46.97 | $97,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.64 | $109,480 |
| 75% of workers | $62.07 | $129,100 |
| 90% of workers | $71.67 | $149,070 |
Registered Nurses pay in Alaska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $115,290 | 4,990 |
Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alaska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $46,370 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $323,490 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $155,170 |
| Physician Assistants | $150,700 |
| Physical Therapists | $115,280 |
| Pharmacists | $167,310 |
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