Travel Nurse Pay in Alaska
Discover average travel nurse pay rates, stipends, and take-home calculations for Alaska. Use our free calculator below to estimate your earnings.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
Pay figures on this page are our own editorial estimates, reviewed July 31, 2026 — not survey or government wage data. How we produce these numbers.
Calculate Your Pay in Alaska
Use our calculator to estimate your take-home pay in Alaska, including cost of living analysis to see your true discretionary income.
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Federal tax applies to wages after the $16,100 standard deduction; FICA applies to all wages. Tax-free stipends are excluded from both.
Same-state assignment, and AK levies no wage income tax, so no state income tax return is due on these wages.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$93.89
Based on 36 hours in AK.
Gross Weekly Pay
$3,380
Taxable Weekly Income
$1,980
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$417
True Net Weekly Pay
$2,963
Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$38,516
Net Pay
26-Week Assignment
$77,031
Net Pay
Annual (52 weeks)
$154,062
Net Pay
Take Home vs Taxes
Take Home
$2,963
per week
Taxes
$417
per week
Total Gross: $3,380 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$1,000
≈ $4,330/month
Est. 1BR Rent in Alaska
$1,200
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$3,130
Your stipend covers rent with $3,130 left over each month.
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Cost of Living Analysis in Alaska
After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses
National average = 100. Alaska's cost of living is higher than the national average by 25.8 points.
💡 High cost of living area. Ensure your pay compensates for the increased expenses.
Rent figures are our own editorial estimates, not survey or listings data. Actual rent varies by neighborhood and housing type.
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Average Travel Nurse Pay in Alaska
These are average pay rates for travel nurses in Alaska. Actual pay varies by specialty, experience, and facility. Use our pay calculator to estimate your specific take-home pay.
Hourly Rate
$55/hr
Weekly Gross
$2,200
Annual
$114,400
GSA Per Diem Rates for Alaska
GSA does not publish a per diem rate we track for Alaska — Alaska and Hawaii per diem is set by the Department of Defense (DTMO), not GSA. Check your assignment's actual per diem lookup rather than a statewide figure.
Tax Information for Alaska
Cost of Living in Alaska
Cost of Living Index
125.8
Above national average
Housing
High
Utilities
Very High
How AK Compares: Hourly Pay Estimates
Data source: these are TravelNurseCalc's own editorial estimates, last reviewed July 31, 2026. They are not survey, government or submitted-rate data, and they are quoted on a 40-hour full-time-equivalent basis, not a 36-hour contract. Actual pay varies by facility, experience and contract terms. See the methodology for what is sourced and what is ours.
AK estimate
$55/hr
Editorial estimate, 40-hour basis
Mean of all 50 state estimates
$47/hr
Simple average, not weighted by nurse headcount
Estimated Pay by Specialty
$55/hr
$54/hr
$56/hr
$52/hr
$48/hr
$53/hr
$54/hr
$55/hr
$49/hr
$51/hr
$54/hr
$50/hr
$130/hr
$62/hr
AK vs. the Highest-Estimate States
$58/hr
$58/hr
$56/hr
$56/hr
$55/hr
$55/hr
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Popular Cities for Travel Nurses in Alaska
These are the most popular cities for travel nurse assignments in Alaska. Click on any city to see detailed pay information, cost of living, and job opportunities. Use our state comparison tool to compare pay across different states.
View all state pay guides or search for specific cities using our calculator.
Alaska Pay by Nursing Specialty
Pay varies significantly by specialty. Select a specialty to see detailed salary data for Alaska:
ICU
$61/hr
~$2,196/wk
Very High DemandER
$59/hr
~$2,124/wk
Very High DemandOR
$62/hr
~$2,232/wk
High DemandLabor & Delivery
$58/hr
~$2,088/wk
High DemandMed-Surg
$55/hr
~$1,980/wk
Very High DemandPACU
$59/hr
~$2,124/wk
High DemandNICU
$59/hr
~$2,124/wk
High DemandPICU
$61/hr
~$2,196/wk
High DemandPsychiatric
$56/hr
~$2,016/wk
Moderate DemandOncology
$58/hr
~$2,088/wk
High DemandCardiac
$59/hr
~$2,124/wk
High DemandTelemetry
$57/hr
~$2,052/wk
High DemandCRNA
$130/hr
~$4,680/wk
Very High DemandCath Lab
$62/hr
~$2,232/wk
High DemandTop Hospitals in Alaska
- Providence Alaska Medical Center
- Alaska Regional Hospital
- Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Nursing License Requirements for Alaska
Cost of Living in Alaska
Average 1BR Rent
$1,200/mo
Cost of Living Index
125.8
National avg = 100
Housing Cost
High
Tip: Use our pay calculator to see how your take-home pay compares to the cost of living in Alaska. Consider that rent in Alaska is higher than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do travel nurses make in Alaska?
Travel nurses in Alaska typically earn between $50 and $65 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $55/hr. GSA does not publish a per diem rate we track for Alaska, so we can't add a stipend estimate to that figure here — see the GSA Rate Explorer for locality-specific numbers.
What are the GSA rates for Alaska?
GSA does not publish a per diem rate we track for Alaska — Alaska and Hawaii per diem is set by the Department of Defense (DTMO), not GSA. Check your assignment's actual per diem lookup rather than relying on a statewide figure. For official rates, visit [GSA.gov](https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates).
Is Alaska tax-friendly for travel nurses?
Alaska has no state income tax — we don't publish a specific rate here, since we only compute exact state tax for the 9 states with no wage income tax at all (see our methodology). You'll pay federal tax and FICA on your taxable wages regardless of state.
What is the cost of living in Alaska?
The cost of living index in Alaska is 125.8, which is above the national average. Housing costs are high, and utilities are very high.
Do I need a separate license to work in Alaska?
Alaska is NOT part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so you will need to obtain a separate Alaska nursing license. The license costs $350 and typically takes 4-6 weeks to process.