How much does a nursing assistant make in Anchorage?
$45,370a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $21.81 an hour or $3,781 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.81
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 1,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,450Median: $45,370Highest 10%: $57,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,450 | $18.97 | |
| 25th | $44,550 | $21.42 | |
| Median | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| 75th | $48,060 | $23.11 | |
| 90th | $57,340 | $27.57 |
Other cities in Alaska
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Anchorage
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,570 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $62,550 |
| Dental Assistant | $57,710 |
| Medical Assistant | $51,930 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,260 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $49,050 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $48,730 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,200 |
| Orderly | $39,410 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $39,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $21.81 ($45,370 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $45,370 against $42,260 nationally, 7% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $46,370, so Anchorage pays 2% less.
Where does Anchorage rank for nursing assistant pay?
83 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,340 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.