Acute Care Nurses Salary in Alaska
Acute Care Nurses in Alaska earn a median of $109,480 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,510
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,030; the top 10% earn over $149,070. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Critical Care Nurses$109,480 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$109,480 median in Alaska
- Nurse Practitioners$155,170 median in Alaska
- Nurse Midwives$133,430 median in Alaska
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$452,620 median in Alaska
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$355,100 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
Acute Care Nurses pay in Alaska
How much do acute care nurses make in Alaska?
The median is $109,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,030 and the top 10% earn over $149,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.