Nurse Practitioners Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $139,110 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $66.88
10th percentile $99,160
90th percentile $222,670
Employed locally 50
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,160
    25th
    $114,530
    50th (median)
    $139,110
    75th
    $165,320
    90th
    $222,670

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 164% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 64% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $165,460
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $155,440
    Anchorage, AK $145,140
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $133,890
    Yakima, WA $128,370

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $102,660
    Medical Records Specialists $53,510
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $48,690
    Dental Hygienists $130,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Fairbanks?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Fairbanks, AK is $66.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.71 or more per hour.

    Is Fairbanks above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Fairbanks, AK is 7.7% 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $99,160 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,530.