Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Alaska
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$51.92/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Alaska is $51.92 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $49.21.
Last updated on September 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Alaska compared to National Averages
$51.92/hour
Alaska
5% higher than the US average.
$49.21/hour
United States
What cities in Alaska pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Only Anchorage, Alaska reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $54 per hour. Anchorage, Alaska also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Alaska average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $52 per hour — Anchorage, Alaska pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, Alaska | $54 | $59 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Alaska compare to nearby states?
California pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by Washington ($72) and Oregon ($61). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Alaska average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $52 per hour — California pays 43% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $74 | $87 |
| Washington | $72 | $82 |
| Oregon | $61 | $67 |
| Nevada | $53 | $65 |
| Idaho | $50 | $50 |
| Michigan | $36 | $43 |
| Utah | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Alaska?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $37. For comparison, the Alaska average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 29% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on September 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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