Salary Report for Alaska Nurse Practitioners

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Alaska is 770.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Alaska earn an average of $113,820 per year or $54.72 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Alaska is less than 1%.
  • Alaska will need 400 new Nurse Practitioners by 2030 or 30 new nurses per year.

Alaska Rankings

  • Alaska ranks #27 in the U.S. for Nurse Practitioners salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Alaska ranks #44 in the U.S. for the total number of Nurse Practitioners employed.
  • Alaska ranks #51 in U.S. for the number of new Nurse Practitioners needed by 2030.
  • Alaska ranks #51 in U.S. for the percentage of new Nurse Practitioners needed by 2030.

Compare Alaska to U.S.

Alaska Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $113,820 which is 3% less than the national average salary of $118,040.

TypeAlaskaU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$54.72$56.75-3.58%
Average Annual Salary$113,820$118,040-3.58%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Alaska, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $74,970 and $155,480 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $164,840, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $48,670, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year77Under $48,670
15%2 – 4 years116$48,670 – $74,970
25%5 – 9 years192$74,970 – $123,140
25%10 – 14 years192$123,140 – $155,480
15%15 – 20 years116$123,140 – $164,840
10%20+ years77Above $164,840
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Alaska nurses earn about $110,248 per year which is more than the average U.S. nurse of $118,040.

Cost-of-living in Alaska is 3% higher than the national average, which means Alaska residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for Nurse Practitioners is $118,040.
  • Average Alaska Nurse Practitioners salary is $113,820.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Alaska Nurse Practitioners earn an average salary of $110,248.

More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($43,080), LPNs ($63,650), Nurse Midwives ($96,020), Nursing Instructors ($96,100), and Registered Nurses ($97,230).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$113,820
Registered Nurses$97,230
Nursing Instructors $96,100
Nurse Midwives$96,020
LPNs$63,650
Nursing Assistants$43,080
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Alaska the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (6,500), Nursing Assistants (2,330) and LPNs (590).

The three professions in Alaska needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Midwives (18.2%), LPNs (15.7%) and Registered Nurses (14.4%).

Title20202030ChangeYearly Openings
Registered Nurses5,6806,50014.4%400
Nursing Assistants2,0402,33014.2%290
LPNs51059015.7%50
Nurse Practitioners35040014.3%30
Nurse Midwives11013018.2%10
Nursing Instructors 80800%10
Nurse Anesthetists708014.3%10
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Alaska Cities

The average salary for Nurse Practitioners in Alaska is $113,820. The top cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the most are Fairbanks ($97,150), Anchorage ($126,610) and Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area ($102,320).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the highest average annual salary are Fairbanks ($93,575), Anchorage ($121,414) and Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area ($101,297).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Nurse Practitioners in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Nurse Practitioners salary will have in that area.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Anchorage$126,610$121,414$-5,196
Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area$102,320$101,297$-1,023
Fairbanks$97,150$93,575$-3,575
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Alaska Nurse Practitioners

Alaska Nurse Practitioners earn between $48,670 and $164,840 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 770 Nurse Practitioners employed in Alaska which is about 0% of the U.S. total.

Nurse Practitioners are the highest paid nurses in Alaska with an average annual wage of $113,820.

An entry level nurse makes as much as $48,670 a year in Alaska

The most Nurse Practitioners work in the Anchorage area where 380 Nurse Practitioners are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Alaska earn 110,248 per year, while the average across the United States earns $118,040.

By 2030, Alaska will need 400 Nurse Practitioners. A total of 30 Nurse Practitioners will need to enter into the Alaska work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $102,320
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $101,297
Hourly Wage: $49.19
Currently Employed: 310
Cost-of-Living Index: 101.01
Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report

Anchorage

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $126,610
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $121,414
Hourly Wage: $61
Currently Employed: 380
Cost-of-Living Index: 104.28
Anchorage Salary Report

Fairbanks

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $97,150
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $93,575
Hourly Wage: $46.71
Currently Employed: 80
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.82
Fairbanks Salary Report

Official Data Sources for Nurse Practitioners: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data