Nurse Practitioners Salary in Alaska

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

Median annual salary $148,910 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $71.59
10th percentile $58,340
90th percentile $189,060
Employed locally 170
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,340
    25th
    $94,410
    50th (median)
    $148,910
    75th
    $165,450
    90th
    $189,060

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Related occupations in Alaska

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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Alaska is $71.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.28 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Alaska is 15.2% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Alaska?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $58,340 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,410.