Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alaska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $52,560 | $44,846 | +17% |
| Median hourly wage | $25.27 | $21.56 | +17% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $51,328.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Medical Assistant in Alaska is $52,560, or about $25.27 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Medical Assistants is $44,846. Alaska is +17% above the national median.
Entry-level medical assistants in Alaska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,140 medical assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $52,560, Alaska offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.