Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alaska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $109,480 | $98,331 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $52.63 | $47.27 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $106,914.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Alaska is $109,480, or about $52.63 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Alaska is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Alaska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 7,510 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $109,480, Alaska offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.