How Much Does an NP Make in Alaska in 2026?

A typical nurse practitioner in Alaska earns about $74.60 per hour ($155,170 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $12,931 a month or $2,984 a week, figures calculated from the annual figure. Pay varies by setting and city, but this figure describes the typical NP working in the state today.

Alaska's typical NP pay sits 17% above the national figure of $132,300 per year, and $63.61 per hour. That puts Alaska 5th among all 51 states and territories ranked by NP pay. About 710 NPs work in Alaska, a small workforce compared with the 323,040 nationwide, but enough to establish a reliable local pay figure.

Entry-level positions for NPs in Alaska typically offer around $45.95 per hour, or about $95,570 per year, for those just starting out. That figure reflects the lower end of the pay range in the state. Pay tends to move toward the typical figure of $155,170 per year within the first several years of practice, as NPs gain experience and take on more responsibility.

Experienced NPs in Alaska often earn upwards of $82.69 per hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $99.75 per hour, or $207,490 per year. The gap between entry-level and top-tier pay comes to $111,920 a year. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a part in where an individual NP lands within that range.

Alaska's typical NP pay has climbed from $115,040 in 2015 to $155,170 in 2025, a gain of $40,130. That amounts to a 35% rise over the decade, according to the latest government wage data. The increase was not a straight line: pay dipped between 2017 and 2019 before climbing steadily again from 2020 onward.

That 35% increase matches the national decade rise of 35% for NPs across the country. Pay in Alaska has moved up steadily rather than in short bursts, and there's no reason to expect that to reverse. Someone starting an NP career in Alaska today is entering the field at a higher pay point than NPs saw ten years ago.

Anchorage pays Alaska's NPs the most, with typical pay of $157,430 per year ($75.69 per hour), about 1% above the statewide figure. Fairbanks and the neighboring community of College pay less, with typical pay of $144,300 per year in both metro areas. These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

College is the lowest-paying metro area listed for Alaska NPs, with typical pay of $144,300 per year ($69.37 per hour), putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at $13,130 a year. Anchorage also has the largest NP workforce in the state, with about 410 NPs working there. Cities with higher pay typically carry a higher cost of living, which tends to offset some of the difference in take-home value.

NPs in Alaska typically earn $155,170 a year, a figure that has climbed 35% over the past decade. That pay sits above the national figure and ranks among the higher tiers nationwide. Readers weighing a move or a new license should check Alaska's state licensing or nursing registry page for specific requirements, and the city pages for Anchorage and Fairbanks for local pay detail.