Physician Assistants Salary in Alaska

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

Median annual salary $136,730 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $65.74
10th percentile $75,710
90th percentile $184,010
Employed locally 150
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,710
    25th
    $124,830
    50th (median)
    $136,730
    75th
    $164,010
    90th
    $184,010

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    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 Physician Assistants make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Alaska is $65.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.09 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Alaska is 2.6% above the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Alaska?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $75,710 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,830.