Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area is 570.
  • Nursing Assistants in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $45,430 per year or $21.84 per hour.
  • The percentage of Alaska Nursing Assistants who work in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in Alaska for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Alaska for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #3 in the nation for salary and #65 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #418 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Alaska

Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $45,430 or $21.84 per hour which is 5% more than the Alaska average salary of $43,080.

AverageAlaska Nonmetropolitan AreaAlaska% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.84$20.715.46%
Annual Salary$45,430$43,0805.45%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $45,430 or $21.84 per hour which is 36% more than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageAlaska Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.84$15.9936.59%
Annual Salary$45,430$33,25036.63%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Assistants in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $44,976 which compares to the Alaska average annual salary of $43,080. per year.

Cost-of-living in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area is 1% higher than the Alaska average, which means Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alaska average.

  • Alaska average salary is $43,080.
  • Alaska cost-of-living adjusted salary is $41,728.
  • Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $45,430.
  • Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $44,976.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area$45,430101.01%$44,976
Alaska$43,080103.24%$41,728
U.S.$33,250$33,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nursing Assistants earn between $37,730 and $47,990 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $60,130, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $37,380, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year57Under $37,380
15%2 – 4 years86$37,380 – $37,730
25%5 – 9 years142$37,730 – $47,330
25%10 – 14 years142$47,330 – $47,990
15%15 – 20 years86$47,330 – $60,130
10%20+ years57Above $60,130
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $45,430, Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nursing Instructors ($106,270), Nurse Practitioners ($102,320), Registered Nurses ($100,470), and LPNs ($65,230).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nursing Instructors $106,270
Nurse Practitioners$102,320
Registered Nurses$100,470
LPNs$65,230
Nursing Assistants$45,430
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area is 570.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $45,430 per year or $21.84 per hour in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $44,976 per year or $22 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area are Nursing Instructors ($106,270), Nurse Practitioners($102,320), Registered Nurses($100,470).


Additional Salary Reports for Nursing Assistants in Alaska cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Nursing Assistants: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data