Nurse Practitioners (29-1171)
Occupation description: Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 348 | 378 | 8.6 | 7 | 12 | 22 |
| United States | 189,100 | 242,400 | 0.0 | 4,300 | 7,300 | 16,900 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 53.77 | 39.14 | 44.61 | 52.80 | 61.07 | 73.16 |
| Alaska | 55.72 | 29.58 | 39.37 | 56.00 | 68.29 | 79.66 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 55.38 | 27.23 | 45.95 | 55.78 | 64.15 | 79.11 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 68.53 | 51.07 | 55.52 | 62.58 | 73.84 | 82.80 |
| Balance of State | 53.55 | 30.42 | 35.34 | 53.33 | 70.32 | 79.56 |
