salary$45,370 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Anchorage, AK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$57,340per year
Jobs in the area1,310people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Anchorage?
Expensive. Rent of $1,651 a month takes 43.7% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Anchorage, AK?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Anchorage, AK area is $45,370 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $39,450 and $57,340.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Anchorage?
Typical rent of $1,651 a month takes 43.7% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Anchorage, AK metro area.