Nurse Practitioner Salary in Alaska: $155,170 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Alaska earn a median of $155,170 per year — $74.60 an hour — $22,870 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #5 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Alaska NPs earn between $95,570 and $207,490. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Alaska NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Alaska NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Alaska
The median NP in Alaska out-earns the median RN by $45,690 per year (42%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Alaska With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Alaska side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Alaska | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $155,170 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $74.60/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $95,570 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $172,000 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $207,490 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 710 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Alaska’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Alaska?
NPs in Alaska earn a median of $155,170 per year — $74.60 per hour — $22,870 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Alaska #5 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Alaska?
The median NP in Alaska earns $155,170 versus $109,480 for the median RN — a difference of $45,690 per year (42%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Alaska?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Alaska, the 10th percentile is $95,570 and the 25th percentile is $126,080. Most NPs move toward the $155,170 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Alaska?
710 nurse practitioners are employed in Alaska per the BLS May 2025 estimates.