Nurse Salaries in Alaska: Among the Highest in the US

2020 BLS Data

• Mean annual wage: $90,430 (vs. US average $75,330).
• Top 10%: $118,120.
• Bottom 10%: $60,610.

Top-Paying Settings

• Hospitals: $95,420 avg.
• Outpatient clinics: $88,990 avg.

Outlook

Projected 14.5% job growth (2016–2026) driven by aging population and healthcare demand. Alaska's remote locations often offer premium pay and loan repayment incentives.