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

Physician Assistant Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$150,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$72.45/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
700
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$147,227 #16 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Alaska, explained

Physician assistants in Alaska earn a median of $150,700 per year ($72.45 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $106,060, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $201,270. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $150,700 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $150,700 is worth about $147,227 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #16 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$106,060
$50.99/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$150,700
$72.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$201,270
$96.76/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $150,700 $147,227
Washington $164,360 $153,589 −$13,660

Physician Assistant in Alaska: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Alaska?

Physician assistants in Alaska earn a median of $150,700 per year ($72.45 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Alaska pay physician assistants well?

At $150,700, Alaska pays 11% above the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 700 work in the state.

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