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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Alaska (2026)
$38.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,673/year ($5,473/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $70,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $87,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 290 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Alaska (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $80,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $65,673 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $80,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,946 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,181 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,673 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,473 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Alaska?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Alaska is $80,800 per year ($38.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $70,490 and $87,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $80,800, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $65,673 per year ($5,473 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 290 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.