Medical Assistant Salary in Alaska
Median annual pay in Alaska
$52,560
$25.27/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Alaska
$51,349
Regional Price Parity: 102.359 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($45,690): +$6,870 (+15.0%)
Alaska ranks 2nd of 51 states by median pay, and 6th of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,060 | $22.14 |
| 25th percentile | $48,930 | $23.52 |
| Median | $52,560 | $25.27 |
| 75th percentile | $61,510 | $29.57 |
| 90th percentile | $65,040 | $31.27 |
Employment
- Employment in Alaska
- 2,140
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Alaska
- $52,560
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $45,690
- Difference
- +$6,870 (+15.0%)
Cost of living
$52,560 ÷ 102.359 × 100 = $51,349
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | ||
| 1st | $59,290 | $55,404 1st |
| Alaska This page | ||
| 2nd | $52,560 | $51,349 6th |
| District of Columbia | ||
| 3rd | $51,050 | $46,451 18th |
| Minnesota | ||
| 4th | $50,480 | $51,186 7th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Surgical Assistant salary in Alaska
$61,210/year Alaska
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Registered Nurse salary in Alaska
$109,480/year Alaska
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Alaska
$79,040/year Alaska
- Physical Therapist Aide salary in Alaska
$55,760/year Alaska
- Nursing Assistant salary in Alaska
$46,370/year Alaska
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +12.9%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Medical Assistant salary in nearby places
- Medical Assistant salary in Washington
$59,290/year Washington
- Medical Assistant salary in Oregon
$50,410/year Oregon
- Medical Assistant salary in Montana
$46,820/year Montana
- Medical Assistant salary in the U.S.
$45,690/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Nearest states: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGER/Line Shapefiles, 2024.
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