Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Alaska
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$55.70/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Alaska is $55.70 per hour. This is 19% higher than the US average of $45.37.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Alaska compared to National Averages
$55.70/hour
Alaska
19% higher than the US average.
$45.37/hour
United States
What cities in Alaska pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Only Sitka, Alaska reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $56 per hour. Sitka, Alaska also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Alaska average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Sitka, Alaska pays 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sitka, Alaska | $56 | $56 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Alaska?
PCU - Progressive Care Unit earns the most among Nursing specialties in Alaska, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Intermediate Care ($57) and DOU - Direct Observation Unit ($54). PCU - Progressive Care Unit also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Alaska average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — PCU - Progressive Care Unit earns 3% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $57 | $59 |
| Intermediate Care | $57 | $58 |
| DOU - Direct Observation Unit | $54 | $56 |
| Med Surg | $54 | $56 |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | $54 | $56 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Alaska compare to nearby states?
California pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $79 per hour, followed by Nevada ($70) and Oregon ($64). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $98. For comparison, the Alaska average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — California pays 42% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $79 | $98 |
| Nevada | $70 | $77 |
| Oregon | $64 | $79 |
| Washington | $59 | $73 |
| Idaho | $48 | $52 |
| Utah | $44 | $50 |
| Michigan | $40 | $48 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
| Wyoming | $33 | $43 |
| North Dakota | $32 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Alaska?
Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($55) and CloudinfraIT Inc ($49). For comparison, the Alaska average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays 26% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $70 | $70 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $55 | $69 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $49 | $50 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $51 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Nurse Manager - Med Surg
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Soldotna, AK
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$58-82/hour
Nurse Manager, Infusion Services
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Sitka, AK
- 5x8 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$50-70/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Alaska Surgery Center
- Anchorage, AK
$44-59/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Alaska Regional Hospital
- Anchorage, AK
$44-59/hour
OR Circulator RN
- CloudinfraIT Inc
- Sitka, AK
- 5x8 hrs, Days
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