State profile · AK
Healthcare wages in Alaska
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 41 healthcare occupations in Alaska.
State tax (avg)
0.0%
No state income tax
Cost of living
102
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Not a member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
63
Across 41 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$452,620
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$421,450
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$366,080
- Other Physicians, All Other$355,100
- Neurologists$354,760
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Orderlies$39,410
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,740
- Phlebotomists$45,900
- Nursing Assistants$46,370
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46,480
Every healthcare occupation in Alaska
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
41 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $55,760 | $55,760 | 71 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $366,080 | $366,080 | 68 |
| Neurologists | physician | $354,760 | $354,760 | 68 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $421,450 | $421,450 | 68 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $341,210 | $341,210 | 68 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $230,990 | $230,990 | 66 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $323,490 | $323,490 | 66 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $355,100 | $355,100 | 66 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $452,620 | $452,620 | 66 |
| Paramedics | allied | $57,440 | $57,440 | 65 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $120,610 | $120,610 | 65 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $267,390 | $267,390 | 65 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $80,800 | $80,800 | 64 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $98,920 | $98,920 | 64 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $80,380 | $80,380 | 64 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $57,710 | $57,710 | 63 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $342,170 | $342,170 | 63 |
| Audiologists | allied | $114,170 | $114,170 | 63 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $167,310 | $167,310 | 63 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $97,950 | $97,950 | 63 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $155,170 | $155,170 | 63 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $51,650 | $51,650 | 62 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $115,280 | $115,280 | 62 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $52,560 | $52,560 | 62 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $109,480 | $109,480 | 62 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $52,640 | $52,640 | 62 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $77,640 | $77,640 | 62 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $46,370 | $46,370 | 61 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $150,700 | $150,700 | 61 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $105,670 | $105,670 | 61 |
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