SOC 11-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical and Health Services Managers — Alaska
Alaska nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in Alaska, AK is $131,100 per year, close to the national median of $123,860 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in Alaska, AK is $131,100 per year, close to the national median of $123,860 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $82,710 at the tenth percentile to more than $236,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $108,110 to $171,050.
The area has 560 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.34 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Anchorage records the highest median at $133,620. Of the 346 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 20th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,710 | −33.2% |
| 25th | $108,110 | −12.7% |
| Median (50th) | $131,100 | +5.8% |
| 75th | $171,050 | +38.1% |
| 90th | $236,080 | +90.6% |
| Mean | $151,430 | +22.3% |
Other metro areas in Alaska
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alaska run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $131,100 buys what $128,027 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$131,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$128,027US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $131,100 a year, 5.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $82,710 to $236,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 560 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Anchorage, at $133,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in Alaska, AK?
The median annual wage is $131,100, or $63.03 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $123,860, so pay in Alaska, AK is 5.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alaska, AK earns more than $236,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $82,710 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Anchorage, at $133,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 560 jobs in this occupation in Alaska, AK. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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