Registered Nurses Salary in Anchorage, AK
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK
Median annual salary
$110,690
+18.3% vs national
Median hourly
$53.22
10th percentile
$82,410
90th percentile
$137,400
Employed locally
4,570
National median
$93,600
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Anchorage economic context
Unemployment rate
4.20%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$95,918
2023 • Census ACS
Registered Nurses salary vs area income
115%
Median Registered Nurses salary is 15% above the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Anchorage, AK is $53.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.59 or more per hour.
Is Anchorage above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?
The median Registered Nurses salary in Anchorage, AK is 18.3% 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 Anchorage?
Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $82,410 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,510.