Physician Assistants Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $136,960 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $65.85
10th percentile $80,900
90th percentile $185,300
Employed locally 460
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,900
    25th
    $102,550
    50th (median)
    $136,960
    75th
    $159,870
    90th
    $185,300

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 143% Median Physician Assistants salary is 43% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $159,270
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $150,610
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $147,950
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $135,120
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $134,390

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$110,690
    Medical Records Specialists$59,120
    Pharmacy Technicians$50,440
    Dental Hygienists$129,780
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52,120
    Physical Therapists$108,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Anchorage, AK is $65.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.06 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Anchorage, AK is 2.8% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $80,900 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,550.