Medical Assistant salary in Alaska
What medical assistants earn in Alaska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$52,560$25.27 per hour
vs U.S.+15%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$48,930 – $61,510Top 10%: $65,040+
Jobs2,1401.25× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Alaska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $51,930 | $24.97 | 1,370 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $53,830 | $25.88 | 590 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $52,140 | $25.07 | 180 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alaska
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Minnesota · $50,480 Oregon · $50,410 California · $49,660 Massachusetts · $49,460 Wisconsin · $48,680 Hawaii · $48,410
Other healthcare salaries in Alaska
Registered Nurses · $109,480 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,740 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 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,950
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Alaska?
Medical Assistants in Alaska earned a median of $52,560 a year ($25.27 an hour) in May 2025, 15% more than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $48,930 to $61,510.
Where in Alaska do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Alaska, pay was highest in Fairbanks-College, AK at $52,140.
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.