How much does a physician make in Anchorage?
$353,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $170.13 an hour or $29,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $170.13
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $204,700Median: $353,900Highest 10%: $552,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $204,700 | $98.41 | |
| 25th | $261,800 | $125.86 | |
| Median | $353,900 | $170.13 | |
| 75th | $426,900 | $205.22 | |
| 90th | $552,600 | $265.69 |
Other cities in Alaska
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Anchorage
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $472,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $366,700 |
| Neurologist | $354,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $299,300 |
| Pediatrician | $251,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $228,000 |
| Pharmacist | $163,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $157,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $170.13 ($353,900 a year).
Do physicians make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $353,900 against $265,900 nationally, 33% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $355,100, so Anchorage pays 0% more.
Where does Anchorage rank for physician pay?
71 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $204,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $552,600 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.