How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in Alaska in 2026?

A typical Medical Assistant in Alaska earns about $25.27 per hour, or $52,560 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that comes to roughly $4,380 a month and $1,011 a week, based on the annual figure. These numbers describe the typical pay for the state's Medical Assistant workforce as a whole, not entry-level or senior pay specifically.

That figure sits 15% above the national typical pay of $45,690 for Medical Assistants, and it places Alaska 2nd among all 51 states for this occupation. Around 2,140 Medical Assistants work across the state, a modest workforce compared with the 817,870 counted nationwide. The gap between Alaska and the national figure lines up with Alaska's higher cost of living.

Entry-level positions in Alaska typically offer around $22.14 an hour, or about $46,060 a year, for those just starting out. Some new Medical Assistants land closer to $23.52 an hour, or $48,930 a year, depending on the employer and setting. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $52,560 within the first few years on the job.

Experienced Medical Assistants in Alaska often earn upwards of $29.57 an hour, or $61,510 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $65,040 a year, or $31.27 an hour. That's an $18,980 spread between entry-level and top pay, a gap usually tied to years of experience, the type of practice or facility, and which city the job is in.

Alaska's typical Medical Assistant pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $38,320 in 2015 to $52,560 in 2025. That's a gain of $14,240, or 37%, over ten years. The rise was fairly consistent year over year, with only a small dip between 2021 and 2022.

Nationally, typical Medical Assistant pay rose 49% over the same decade, a faster pace than Alaska's climb. Pay for this occupation has moved up steadily in both cases, though nothing about past trends guarantees future increases. Someone starting out in Alaska today is entering the field at a point where typical pay is meaningfully higher than it was ten years ago.

Fairbanks pays Medical Assistants the most in Alaska, at $52,140 a year ($25.07 an hour), a figure that also covers nearby College since both sit in the same metro area. That's about 1% below the state's overall typical pay of $52,560, so Fairbanks tracks closely with statewide pay rather than standing out. These figures cover each city's full metro area rather than just city limits.

Anchorage, home to the largest Medical Assistant workforce in the state at 1,370 employed, pays the least among Alaska's tracked cities, at $51,930 a year ($24.97 an hour). The spread between Fairbanks and Anchorage is just $210 a year, a narrow gap that points to fairly uniform pay across the state. Local cost of living can still make a similar paycheck stretch further in one place than another, even with such a small difference on paper.

Medical Assistants in Alaska typically earn $52,560 a year, a figure that has climbed 37% over the past decade from $38,320 in 2015. That places Alaska among the higher-paying states for this occupation, running 15% above the national figure. Readers weighing a move into the field, or a move to Alaska, can check the state's licensing or registry page for specific requirements and the city pages for local pay figures.