verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$80,800/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.85/hr
▲ 25% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
290
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$78,938 #1 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Alaska, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Alaska earn a median of $80,800 per year ($38.85 per hour), which is 25% above the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $62,400, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $96,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $80,800 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $80,800 is worth about $78,938 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #1 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,400
$30.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,800
$38.85/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$96,700
$46.49/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $80,800 $78,938
Washington $83,150 $77,701 −$2,350

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Alaska: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Alaska?

Licensed practical nurses in Alaska earn a median of $80,800 per year ($38.85 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Alaska pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $80,800, Alaska pays 25% above the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 290 work in the state.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) salary in other states

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