Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Alaska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $57,710 | $48,867 | +18% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.75 | $23.49 | +18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $56,357.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Assistant in Alaska is $57,710, or about $27.75 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,867. Alaska is +18% above the national median.
Entry-level dental assistants in Alaska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,140 dental assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $57,710, Alaska offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 341 of the 515 occupations reported in Alaska — higher than 34% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Massage Therapists at $134,930, Physical Therapist Assistants at $77,640, Healthcare Support Workers, All Other at $61,300 — all figures are median annual wages for Alaska.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Alaska has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 125.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 341 of the 515 occupations reported in Alaska — higher than 34% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Alaska | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Massage Therapists | $134,930 | $570 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $77,640 | $110 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $61,300 | $120 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $55,760 | $110 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $53,530 | $60 |
| Medical Assistants | $52,560 | $2,140 |
Alaska has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 125.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 515 occupations in Alaska.