Registered Nurses Salary in Alaska

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

Median annual salary $108,470 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $52.15
10th percentile $79,670
90th percentile $136,860
Employed locally 1,730
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,670
    25th
    $83,840
    50th (median)
    $108,470
    75th
    $129,540
    90th
    $136,860

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Dental Hygienists $129,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Alaska is $52.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.72 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Alaska is 15.9% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Alaska?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $79,670 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,840.