Surgical Assistant Salary in Alaska
Median annual pay in Alaska
$61,210
$29.43/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Alaska
$59,799
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 ($66,800): −$5,590 (−8.4%)
Alaska ranks 25th of 44 states by median pay, and 28th of 44 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,140 | $20.74 |
| 25th percentile | $60,400 | $29.04 |
| Median | $61,210 | $29.43 |
| 75th percentile | $75,510 | $36.31 |
| 90th percentile | $78,000 | $37.50 |
Employment
- Employment in Alaska
- 60
Advertisements
Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Alaska
- $61,210
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $66,800
- Difference
- −$5,590 (−8.4%)
Cost of living
$61,210 ÷ 102.359 × 100 = $59,799
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | ||
| 23rd | $62,010 | $67,247 18th |
| Rhode Island | ||
| 24th | $61,900 | $60,520 26th |
| Alaska This page | ||
| 25th | $61,210 | $59,799 28th |
| Pennsylvania | ||
| 26th | $60,550 | $62,057 23rd |
| New York | ||
| 27th | $60,070 | $55,661 36th |
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 Technologist salary in Alaska
$80,380/year Alaska
- Physician Assistant salary in Alaska
$150,700/year Alaska
- Paramedic salary in Alaska
$71,860/year Alaska
- Emergency Medical Technician salary in Alaska
$57,440/year Alaska
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Alaska
$79,040/year Alaska
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Alaska
$97,950/year Alaska
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +6.1%
- 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
Advertisements
Surgical Assistant salary in nearby places
- Surgical Assistant salary in Washington
$65,440/year Washington
- Surgical Assistant salary in Oregon
$80,450/year Oregon
- Surgical Assistant salary in Montana
$67,370/year Montana
- Surgical Assistant salary in the U.S.
$66,800/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.
Last updated