Physical Therapist Assistant - OP Private Practice Clinic - Wasilla, AK

In Alaska, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$110k across 39 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

Alaska's cost-of-living index is 125.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state — Alaska ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - OP Private Practice Clinic - Wasilla, AK at Sugar Maple Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$66k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.