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Pediatric Nurse Salary in Alaska 2026

Statewide pay overview, hourly rate, top cities, estimated take-home pay, and city-level links for pediatric nurse roles in AK.

Statewide annual estimate

$99,840

$48.00/hr, $1,920/wk, $8,320/mo

State pay snapshot

Hourly

$48.00

Weekly

$1,920

Monthly

$8,320

Annual

$99,840

This is 28% above the national baseline of $78,000 per year for pediatric nurse.

Top paying cities in AK

CityHourlyAnnual
Juneau, AK$52.80$109,824
Sitka, AK$51.84$107,827
Anchorage, AK$50.88$105,830
Ketchikan, AK$50.40$104,832
Fairbanks, AK$49.92$103,834

Estimated salary range

10th percentile

$71,885

$34.56/hr

25th percentile

$85,862

$41.28/hr

Median estimate

$99,840

$48.00/hr

75th percentile

$113,818

$54.72/hr

90th percentile

$131,789

$63.36/hr

Take-home pay and taxes

Estimated take-home pay for the statewide salary is about $77,875 per year, or $6,490 per month, using a simplified federal tax assumption and the stored Alaska state income tax rate. Use a city page calculator to adjust the salary input for a specific offer.

How to increase pay

  • Compare offers across the highest-paying cities before accepting a role.
  • Ask about shift differential, weekend differential, overtime rules, and call pay.
  • Document specialty certifications, high-acuity experience, and unit leadership work.
  • Compare total compensation, not only hourly rate: benefits and retirement match matter.

FAQ

How much does a Pediatric Nurse make in Alaska?

The 2026 statewide estimate is $99,840 per year, or about $48.00 per hour, before taxes.

What are the top cities for Pediatric Nurse salary in AK?

Among the cities in this model, Juneau, Sitka, Anchorage currently show the highest local estimates for pediatric nurse pay.

Is Alaska above or below the national average?

Alaska is estimated to be 28% above the national baseline for pediatric nurse pay after the state cost-of-living adjustment.

Methodology

Last updated April 29, 2026. State estimates start with a national specialty salary baseline and apply the Alaska cost-of-living multiplier. City pages add local market multipliers. Estimates are for planning and comparison only.