Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,300 +30.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.09
10th percentile $61,280
90th percentile $103,770
Employed locally 80
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,280
    25th
    $69,000
    50th (median)
    $81,300
    75th
    $98,160
    90th
    $103,770

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880
    Salinas, CA $80,600

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$108,470
    Medical Records Specialists$61,080
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49,750
    Pharmacy Technicians$50,630
    Family Medicine Physicians$225,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Alaska is $39.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.96 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Alaska is 30.4% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Alaska?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $61,280 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,000.