Rehabilitation Nurse salary in Alaska
A rehabilitation nurse in Alaska earns an estimated $109,480 a year ($52.63/hr) — about 12% above the U.S. average, with most between $97,700 and $129,100. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Rehabilitation Nurse — Alaska
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$109,480
+12% vs nationalHourly
$52.63/hr
- Typical range
- $97,700–$129,100
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $149,070
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $85,030
- Newer nurses
Rehabilitation Nurse pay by city in Alaska
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $115,290 | $55.43 |
Rehabilitation Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Alaska compares to states with similar rehabilitation nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Alaska
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects rehabilitation nurse pay in Alaska
High pay reflecting remoteness and cost of living. For a rehabilitation nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
Public wage data does not report Rehabilitation Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Alaska (May 2025) and applies a 1.00× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official Alaska wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $97,550 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Alaska, based on national pay and local pay levels — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Alaska make this page more precise over time.
Rehabilitation Nurse salary in Alaska — FAQ
- How much does a rehabilitation nurse make in Alaska?
- A rehabilitation nurse in Alaska earns an estimated $109,480 a year — about $52.63 an hour, with most between $97,700 and $129,100. That's about 12% above the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Alaska's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Alaska a good state for rehabilitation nurses?
- For pay, Alaska sits about 12% above the national average for rehabilitation nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $109,480 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Alaska pays rehabilitation nurses the most?
- Among Alaska metros we track, Anchorage tends to have the highest estimated pay for rehabilitation nurses, at roughly $115,290 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Alaska rehabilitation nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a rehabilitation nurse is about $97,550 a year, versus an estimated $109,480 in Alaska — about 12% above the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report Rehabilitation Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Alaska (May 2025) and applies a 1.00× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national rehabilitation nurse pay adjusted for Alaska. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.