How Much Does an LPN Make in Alaska in 2026?
Typical pay for LPNs in Alaska, from federal wage data (May 2025), with pay by city, the ten-year trend, and how the state compares.
BLS OES May 2025 · Alaska · typical annual pay from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth
A typical LPN in Alaska earns about $38.85 per hour, or $80,800 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $6,733 a month or $1,554 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. Pay in Alaska varies by city and by experience level.
Alaska LPN pay runs 25% above the national figure of $64,400 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. That places Alaska 2nd among all 51 states for LPN pay. About 290 LPNs work in Alaska, a small workforce compared with many other states, which keeps individual figures easy to track.
LPN pay in Alaska at a glance
- A typical Alaska LPN earns $38.85 an hour, about $80,800 a year, per government wage data from May 2025.
- Alaska pay runs 25% above the national figure of $64,400, ranking 2nd among all 51 states.
- Anchorage pays the most among Alaska cities, with LPNs typically earning $82,330 a year.
- Entry-level Alaska LPNs typically start around $62,400 a year, while the top 10% make over $96,700.
- Alaska LPN pay has climbed 47% over the past decade, from $54,960 in 2015 to $80,800 in 2025.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an LPN make in Alaska?
LPN pay by career stage in Alaska
| Career stage | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $62,400$30.00 an hour | $49,740$23.91 an hour |
| First years | $70,490$33.89 an hour | $59,000$28.37 an hour |
| Typical LPN | $80,800$38.85 an hour | $64,400$30.96 an hour |
| Experienced | $87,380$42.01 an hour | $76,030$36.55 an hour |
| Top 10% | $96,700$46.49 an hour | $83,440$40.12 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · starting out is the 10th percentile, first years the 25th, typical the median, experienced the 75th, top 10% the 90th
LPN pay by experience level in Alaska
Entry-level LPN positions in Alaska typically offer around $30.00 an hour, or about $62,400 a year, for those just starting out. Pay climbs from there, reaching roughly $33.89 an hour, or about $70,490 a year, within the first few years. From there, pay continues moving toward the state's typical figure of $80,800 a year as experience builds.
Experienced LPNs in Alaska often earn upwards of $42.01 an hour, or about $87,380 a year. The top 10% make over $46.49 an hour, or $96,700 a year, a spread of $34,300 between entry-level and top earners. Setting, city, and years on the job typically account for that gap.
LPN pay growth in Alaska
Typical (median) annual wage for LPNs in Alaska · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
Alaska LPN pay has risen steadily over the past decade, from $54,960 in 2015 to $80,800 in 2025. That is a gain of $25,840, or 47%, over ten years. The climb wasn't perfectly steady, with a dip around 2016 and again in 2021, but the overall direction has been upward.
Nationally, LPN pay rose 49% over the same ten years, just ahead of Alaska's pace. Even so, Alaska's typical pay remains well above the national figure today. For someone starting an LPN career in Alaska now, recent years show pay has moved up consistently, though future gains are not guaranteed.
LPN salary by city in Alaska
Anchorage pays LPNs the most among Alaska's metro areas, with typical pay of $82,330 a year, about 2% above the statewide figure. That figure covers the full Anchorage metro area. Fairbanks and College follow, both with typical pay of $76,690 a year.
College posts the lowest typical pay in the state, at $76,690 a year, putting the spread between Alaska's highest- and lowest-paying cities at $5,640. Anchorage also has the largest LPN workforce among Alaska's cities, with about 160 workers. Cities with higher pay generally carry a higher cost of living, which tends to offset some of the difference in take-home value.
Is Alaska a good state for LPNs?
LPNs in Alaska earn a strong wage by national standards: typical pay is $80,800 a year, 25% above the national figure and the 2nd highest of 51. For every 1,000 jobs in Alaska, about 0.9 are LPN positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 4.2. That makes LPNs a smaller part of the local job market than usual, so employers draw from a smaller pool of qualified candidates. Taken together, Alaska is one of the better-paying states for LPNs.
Summary
Alaska LPNs typically earn $80,800 a year today, up 47% over the past decade from $54,960 in 2015. Pay runs well above the national figure and varies modestly between cities like Anchorage, Fairbanks, and College. For licensing requirements, check Alaska's board of nursing page; for local figures, see the individual city pages.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an LPN make in Alaska?
- A typical LPN in Alaska earns about $38.85 an hour, or $80,800 a year, according to government wage data from May 2025. That is well above the national figure of $64,400 a year, and Alaska ranks 2nd among all states for LPN pay.
- How much does an LPN make an hour in Alaska?
- Alaska LPNs typically earn $38.85 an hour, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Entry-level pay starts around $30.00 an hour, while experienced LPNs and the top 10% of earners make over $46.49 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for an LPN in Alaska?
- Entry-level LPN positions in Alaska typically offer around $30.00 an hour, or about $62,400 a year. Pay tends to rise from there, reaching roughly $33.89 an hour, or $70,490 a year, within the first few years as experience builds.
- Which city in Alaska pays LPNs the most?
- Anchorage pays LPNs the most among Alaska's metro areas, with typical pay of $82,330 a year, about 2% above the statewide figure. Fairbanks and College follow closely, both around $76,690 a year, a spread of $5,640 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities.
- Is LPN pay in Alaska higher than the national rate?
- Yes. Alaska LPNs typically earn $80,800 a year, about 25% above the national figure of $64,400, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That places Alaska 2nd among all 51 states for LPN pay.