Registered Nurse Salary in Alaska

Compare live registered nurse pay signals and active healthcare openings in Alaska.

Generated from 97 active jobs and 84 listed-pay samples in this market.

Average salary

$108,400

Hourly average

$52.12/hr

Low

$85,363

High

$318,240

Vs national

+10%

Salary distribution

Mean, median, and range in Alaska

84 pay samples
Low $85,363
Median $104,364
Mean $108,400
High $318,240
Low sample$85,363
Median$104,364
Mean$108,400
High sample$318,240

Purchasing power

Salary vs cost of living

Local salary$108,400
National benchmark$98,430
Purchasing power$110,612

Because local costs are lower, this salary can feel closer to this amount in an average-cost city.

Local average$108,400
National benchmark$98,430
Benchmark sourceBLS OEWS May 2025
Estimated local cost level98 cents per national $1
Purchasing power$110,612
Estimated rent share12 cents of each gross-pay dollar

Compare another market

Does Alaska pay stretch further?

Compare Registered Nurse pay with local cost levels included.

Here

$108,400 adjusted

Compared with

$84,571 adjusted

RN Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level

0-2 years

$88,888

$78,048$97,560

Mid Level

3-5 years

$108,400

$97,560$119,240

Experienced

6-10 years

$122,492

$110,568$134,416

Senior

10+ years

$140,920

$125,744$157,180

What Affects RN Pay in Alaska?

Shift Differentials

  • Day ShiftBase pay
  • Evening Shift+$2-4/hr
  • Night Shift+$4-8/hr
  • Weekend+$3-6/hr

Location Factors

  • Rural areas may offer higher pay due to staffing shortages.
  • Hospital systems typically pay more than private clinics.
  • Travel RN positions offer premium rates.
  • Cost-of-living adjustments can improve purchasing power.

RN Benefits & Top Employers in Alaska

Common Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits vary by employer
  • Shift differential opportunities may be available
  • Sign-on and relocation incentives vary by facility
  • Continuing education or certification support may be available

Market summary

Registered Nurse pay in Alaska is estimated from live JibJob openings with listed compensation. Use this guide to compare pay alongside current employer demand before applying.

This generated salary page requires at least 10 active jobs and 3 usable salary samples in the market, so low-inventory role and city combinations are not published.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurse salary in Alaska?
The current JibJob estimate for Registered Nurse roles in Alaska is based on 84 listed-pay job samples across 97 active openings.
Are Registered Nurse jobs hiring in Alaska?
Yes. JibJob is currently tracking 97 active registered nurse openings in Alaska.

Data Sources & Methodology

The data presented on this page is compiled from multiple authoritative sources to provide accurate and up-to-date information about healthcare careers and cost of living.

Last updated: 2026-06-16T04:15:50.511Z

Salary data represents averages and may vary based on experience, employer, and specific position. Cost of living indices are relative to the national average of 100.