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

Psychologist Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$124,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.75/hr
▲ 24% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
40
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$121,406 #4 of 48

Psychologist pay in Alaska, explained

Psychologists in Alaska earn a median of $124,270 per year ($59.75 per hour), which is 24% above the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $42,360, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $170,180. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $124,270 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $124,270 is worth about $121,406 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #4 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,360
$20.37/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,270
$59.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$170,180
$81.82/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $124,270 $121,406
Washington $115,240 $107,688 +$9,030

Psychologist in Alaska: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Alaska?

Psychologists in Alaska earn a median of $124,270 per year ($59.75 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Alaska pay psychologists well?

At $124,270, Alaska pays 24% above the national median for psychologists. An estimated 40 work in the state.

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