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BLS wage data · May 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Alaska

Licensed Practical Nurses in Alaska earn a median of $80,800 a year, or $38.85 an hour. That ranks Alaska #2 of 51 states and is $16,400 more than the national median.

Median / year
$80,800
Median / hour
$38.85
Employed
290
National rank
#2of 51

Pay range in Alaska

10th percentile$62,400
25th percentile$70,490
Median percentile$80,800
75th percentile$87,380
90th percentile$96,700

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Alaska metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Anchorage, AK$82,330160
Fairbanks-College, AK$76,690—

FAQ

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Alaska?

The median annual wage is $80,800 ($38.85 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $16,400 above the U.S. median of $64,400.

What do entry-level LPNs make in Alaska?

The lowest-paid 10% of Alaska LPNs earned $62,400 or less ($30.00/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do LPNs earn the most in Alaska?

Anchorage, AK has the highest metro median at $82,330.

How many LPNs work in Alaska?

About 290 LPNs were employed in Alaska in May 2025.