Medical Assistants Salary in Alaska

Medical assistants in Alaska earn the most in Anchorage (average $55,990 a year) and the least in Fairbanks ($54,180), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical assistants average at $56,630 and the median at $52,560 for 2,140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,120.

Medical Assistants average salary by city in Alaska

Anchorage$55,990
Fairbanks$54,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Anchorage	$55,990	$51,930	$48,930	$47,168	105
Fairbanks	$54,180	$52,140	$47,140	$45,714	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Assistants salary in other states

Medical Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9092.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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