Physician Assistant Jobs in Alaska
Across 22 live Physician Assistant listings in Alaska, median advertised pay is $189K, based on the 13 that state a salary; Alaska ranks 1st of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Southcentral Foundation (10), Foundation Health (2), International SOS Government Medical Services (2).
22+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 13 roles pay ~$189k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Foundation HealthFairbanks, AK
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Physician Assistant Pay in Alaska: Live Market and State Comparison
Live physician assistant listings in Alaska today, then Alaska against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 22
- Live median
- $189k
- 75th $189k · n=13
- 12-mo median
- $168k
- Pay rank
- #1 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.1/10 · #20
- 12-mo postings
- 38
Physician Assistant roles in Alaska advertise $33k above the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs AK | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska (this page) | $168k | — | 5.1/10 | 38 |
| California#2 | $163k | −$6k | 4.9/10 | 1858 |
| Washington#3 | $155k | −$13k | 5.2/10 | 559 |
| Oregon#4 | $154k | −$14k | 5.8/10 | 368 |
| Hawaii#5 | $151k | −$17k | 4.2/10 | 28 |
| New York#6 | $151k | −$17k | 4.7/10 | 2177 |
| South Dakota#7 | $150k | −$18k | 4.6/10 | 154 |
| Connecticut#8 | $150k | −$18k | 5.1/10 | 418 |
“borders” = shares a border with Alaska; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 17, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Southcentral Foundation (10), Foundation Health (2), International SOS Government Medical Services (2)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About PA jobs in Alaska.
How much do physician assistants earn in Alaska?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physician assistants. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physician assistant jobs available?
Some physician assistants roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physician assistant jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physician assistant role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 100% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
What types of employers hire physician assistants?
Physician assistants are hired by hospitals, health systems, group practices, telehealth companies, and community clinics. WeekdayDoc lists verified roles across these settings, each screened for work-life balance.
How many physician assistant jobs in Alaska are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 22 physician assistants positions in Alaska listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physician Assistant Jobs in Alaska
Southcentral Foundation10 open roles here · WLB 75/100
International SOS Government Medical Services2 open roles here · WLB 75/100Concentra1 open role here · WLB 75/100
- DDoyon1 open role here
Frontier Psychiatry1 open role here · WLB 90/100
- International SOS1 open role here · WLB 62/100
Kodiak Community Health Center1 open role here · WLB 62/100