Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Alaska
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Alaska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$80,800$38.85 per hour
vs U.S.+25%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$70,490 – $87,380Top 10%: $96,700+
Jobs2900.21× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Alaska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $82,330 | $39.58 | 160 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $76,690 | $36.87 | – |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $80,100 | $38.51 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Alaska
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Washington · $83,150 Oregon · $80,470 Massachusetts · $80,220 Rhode Island · $80,090 California · $79,750 New Hampshire · $77,110
Other healthcare salaries in Alaska
Registered Nurses · $109,480 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,740 Medical Assistants · $52,560 Nursing Assistants · $46,370 Dental Assistants · $57,710 Medical Records Specialists · $61,090 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $54,070 Pharmacy Technicians · $52,640 Dental Hygienists · $132,690 Family Medicine Physicians · $323,490 Nurse Practitioners · $155,170 Physician Assistants · $150,700
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Alaska?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Alaska earned a median of $80,800 a year ($38.85 an hour) in May 2025, 25% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $70,490 to $87,380.
Where in Alaska do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Alaska, pay was highest in Anchorage, AK at $82,330.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.