Nursing Assistant salary in Alaska
What nursing assistants earn in Alaska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,370$22.29 per hour
vs U.S.+10%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$45,120 – $52,240Top 10%: $58,430+
Jobs2,0600.68× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Alaska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $45,370 | $21.81 | 1,310 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $48,420 | $23.28 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Alaska
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680 Minnesota · $46,680 Rhode Island · $46,440 Illinois · $45,960 North Dakota · $45,820
Other healthcare salaries in Alaska
Registered Nurses · $109,480 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,740 Medical Assistants · $52,560 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 nursing assistant make in Alaska?
Nursing Assistants in Alaska earned a median of $46,370 a year ($22.29 an hour) in May 2025, 10% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $45,120 to $52,240.
Where in Alaska do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Alaska, pay was highest in Anchorage, AK at $45,370.
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.