Physician Assistants Salary in Alaska

Physician assistants in Alaska earn the most in Fairbanks (average $159,680 a year) and the least in Anchorage ($147,510), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physician assistants average at $148,080 and the median at $150,700 for 700 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,280.

Physician Assistants average salary by city in Alaska

Fairbanks$159,680
Anchorage$147,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fairbanks	$159,680	$164,910	$138,460	$120,407	103
Anchorage	$147,510	$152,710	$114,090	$112,089	105

*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.

Physician Assistants salary in other states

Physician 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 29-1071.
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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