Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Anchorage
Compared to Alaska
Anchorage Nurse Midwives earn an average of $96,870 or $46.57 per hour which is almost same as Alaska average salary of $96,020.
| Average | Anchorage | Alaska | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $46.57 | $46.17 | 0.87% |
| Annual Salary | $96,870 | $96,020 | 0.89% |
Compared to the U.S.
Anchorage Nurse Midwives earn an average of $96,870 or $46.57 per hour which is 15% less than the U.S. average salary of $114,210.
| Average | Anchorage | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $46.57 | $54.91 | -15.19% |
| Annual Salary | $96,870 | $114,210 | -15.18% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Midwives in Anchorage earns an average annual salary of $92,894 which compares to the Alaska average annual salary of $96,020. per year.
Cost-of-living in Anchorage is 4% higher than the Alaska average, which means Anchorage residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alaska average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $96,870 | 104.28% | $92,894 |
| Alaska | $96,020 | 103.24% | $93,007 |
| U.S. | $114,210 | – | $114,210 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Anchorage, 50% of Nurse Midwives earn between $76,270 and $131,000 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Midwives earn more than $131,040, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Midwives.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Midwives earn under $48,670, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Midwives.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 6 | Under $48,670 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 9 | $48,670 – $76,270 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 15 | $76,270 – $99,270 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 15 | $99,270 – $131,000 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 9 | $99,270 – $131,040 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 6 | Above $131,040 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $96,870, Anchorage Nurse Midwives tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($126,610).
However, Nurse Midwives tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($41,580), LPNs ($63,410), and Registered Nurses ($96,160).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $126,610 |
| Nurse Midwives | $96,870 |
| Registered Nurses | $96,160 |
| LPNs | $63,410 |
| Nursing Assistants | $41,580 |
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