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

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$155,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$74.60/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
710
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$151,594 #3 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Alaska, explained

Nurse practitioners in Alaska earn a median of $155,170 per year ($74.60 per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $95,570, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $207,490. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $155,170 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $155,170 is worth about $151,594 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #3 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$95,570
$45.95/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$155,170
$74.60/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$207,490
$99.75/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $155,170 $151,594
Washington $156,100 $145,870 −$930

Nurse Practitioner in Alaska: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Alaska?

Nurse practitioners in Alaska earn a median of $155,170 per year ($74.60 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Alaska pay nurse practitioners well?

At $155,170, Alaska pays 17% above the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 710 work in the state.

Nurse Practitioner salary in other states

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