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BLS wage data · May 2025

Certified Nursing Assistant Salary in Alaska

Certified Nursing Assistants in Alaska earn a median of $46,370 a year, or $22.29 an hour. That ranks Alaska #14 of 51 states and is $4,110 more than the national median.

Median / year
$46,370
Median / hour
$22.29
Employed
2,060
National rank
#14of 51

Pay range in Alaska

10th percentile$39,450
25th percentile$45,120
Median percentile$46,370
75th percentile$52,240
90th percentile$58,430

Certified Nursing Assistant pay by Alaska metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Anchorage, AK$45,3701,310

FAQ

How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Alaska?

The median annual wage is $46,370 ($22.29 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $4,110 above the U.S. median of $42,260.

What do entry-level nursing assistants make in Alaska?

The lowest-paid 10% of Alaska nursing assistants earned $39,450 or less ($18.97/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do nursing assistants earn the most in Alaska?

Anchorage, AK has the highest metro median at $45,370.

How many nursing assistants work in Alaska?

About 2,060 nursing assistants were employed in Alaska in May 2025.