Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Alaska
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$57.02/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Alaska is $57.02 per hour. This is 14% higher than the US average of $48.90.
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Alaska compared to National Averages
$57.02/hour
Alaska
14% higher than the US average.
$48.90/hour
United States
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Alaska?
Med Surg and Med Surg / Telemetry earn the most among Nursing specialties in Alaska, both averaging $52 per hour. Med Surg also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Alaska average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Med Surg and Med Surg / Telemetry earn 9% less.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Med Surg | $52 | $58 |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | $52 | $58 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Alaska compare to nearby states?
California pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $82 per hour, followed by Hawaii ($50) and Idaho ($48). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Alaska average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — California pays 43% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82 | $100 |
| Hawaii | $50 | $63 |
| Idaho | $48 | $52 |
| Oregon | $45 | $59 |
| Michigan | $44 | $48 |
| Nevada | $42 | $57 |
| Utah | $42 | $45 |
| Washington | $41 | $58 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Alaska?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($48). Patterns Hiring - Perm also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Alaska average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $51 | $60 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $53 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Nurse Manager, Infusion Services
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Sitka, AK
- 5x8 hrs
- Relocation Bonus
$50-70/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager
- CloudinfraIT Inc
- Juneau, AK
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$86K-117K/year
approximately $41-57/hrOR RN
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Sitka, AK
- 5x8 hrs
- Relocation Bonus
$41-58/hour
Infusion RN
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Sitka, AK
- 5x8 hrs
- Relocation Bonus
$41-58/hour
Inpatient Care Coordinator RN
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Sitka, AK
- 5x8 hrs
- Relocation Bonus
$41-58/hour
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