Physician assistant salary in Alaska after taxes
The median physician assistant in Alaska earns $150,700 a year ($72.45 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $114,269 a year, or $4,394.98 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $106,060 | $83,443 | $6,954 | $3,209.35 |
| 25th percentile | $126,530 | $97,749 | $8,146 | $3,759.59 |
| Median | $150,700 | $114,269 | $9,522 | $4,394.98 |
| 75th percentile | $169,930 | $127,413 | $10,618 | $4,900.51 |
| 90th percentile | $201,270 | $149,862 | $12,489 | $5,763.94 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of physician assistants in Alaska earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Physician assistant take-home pay in other states
Alaska ranks #4 of 20 of the states we cover for median physician assistant take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $164,360 | $121,326 |
| New Hampshire | $150,960 | $114,447 |
| New Jersey | $165,690 | $114,421 |
| Alaska | $150,700 | $114,269 |
| New York | $160,880 | $111,427 |
| California | $165,650 | $110,058 |
| Wyoming | $136,080 | $104,277 |
| Nevada | $134,660 | $103,306 |
| Texas | $134,550 | $103,231 |
| South Dakota | $133,200 | $102,308 |
| Massachusetts | $142,410 | $101,148 |
| Florida | $129,620 | $99,861 |
| Ohio | $132,090 | $97,853 |
| Virginia | $135,940 | $97,179 |
| Michigan | $131,510 | $95,815 |
| Illinois | $131,950 | $95,067 |
| North Carolina | $129,360 | $94,926 |
| Pennsylvania | $127,070 | $94,217 |
| Tennessee | $118,240 | $92,012 |
| Georgia | $115,390 | $84,997 |
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Alaska after taxes?
The median physician assistant in Alaska earns $150,700 a year ($72.45 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal taxes that's about $114,269 a year, $9,522 a month or $4,394.98 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many physician assistants work in Alaska?
About 700, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
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