salary$157,430 a year$76 an hour · median pay in the Anchorage, AK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$97,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$207,490per year
Jobs in the area410people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Anchorage?
Cheap. Rent of $1,651 a month takes 12.6% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Anchorage, AK?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Anchorage, AK area is $157,430 a year ($76 an hour). Most earn between $97,690 and $207,490.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Anchorage?
Typical rent of $1,651 a month takes 12.6% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Anchorage, AK metro area.