salary$152,710 a year$73 an hour · median pay in the Anchorage, AK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$199,810per year
Jobs in the area460people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Anchorage?
Cheap. Rent of $1,651 a month takes 13.0% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Anchorage, AK?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Anchorage, AK area is $152,710 a year ($73 an hour). Most earn between $106,060 and $199,810.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Anchorage?
Typical rent of $1,651 a month takes 13.0% of the median physician assistant 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.