Registered Nurse salary in Alaska
The median registered nurse in Alaska earns $53.22 an hour, or $110,690 a year. That’s $8.22 above the national median, ranking #5 of 51.
- Median hourly$53.22
- Median yearly$110,690
- Bottom 10% earn under$39.62/hr
- Top 10% earn over$66.06/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$53.86
- RNs employed7,040
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Alaska, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Alaska
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $37.34/hr | $77,670/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $22.04/hr | $45,840/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $69.93/hr | $145,450/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open RN jobs in Alaska
- Nurse - Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Service (DADPCS)/Deputy Nurse Executive (DNE)Veterans Health AdministrationAnchorage, AK$164k–$218k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 13, 2026
- Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care TeamVeterans Health AdministrationAnchorage, AK$92k–$176k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 9, 2026