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Medical Assistant Salary in Alaska (2026)
$25.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,412/year ($3,701/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,140 Medical Assistant jobs in Alaska (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Medical Assistant salary of $52,560 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 $44,412 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $52,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,127 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,021 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,412 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,701 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Alaska?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Alaska is $52,560 per year ($25.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,930 and $61,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $52,560, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $44,412 per year ($3,701 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 2,140 Medical Assistant 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.