How much does a physician assistant make in Alaska?
$150,700a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Alaska. That is $72.45 an hour or $12,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.45
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,100Median: $150,700Highest 10%: $201,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,100 | $50.99 | |
| 25th | $126,500 | $60.83 | |
| Median | $150,700 | $72.45 | |
| 75th | $169,900 | $81.70 | |
| 90th | $201,300 | $96.76 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fairbanks, AK | $164,900 |
| Anchorage, AK | $152,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 5. New York | $160,900 |
| 6. Oregon | $155,800 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $151,000 |
| 8. Alaska | $150,700 |
| 9. Vermont | $150,500 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $142,400 |
| 11. Montana | $141,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $72.45 ($150,700 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $150,700 against $135,900 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Alaska rank for physician assistant pay?
Alaska ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Alaska pays physician assistants the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $164,900 a year.
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.