Nurse Practitioners (29-1171)
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.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 348 | 378 | 8.62 | 7 | 12 | 22 | United States | 189100 | 242400 | 0.0 | 4300 | 7300 | 16900 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities.
2021 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 56.75 | 38.21 | 47.86 | 58.02 | 62.35 | 78.54 |
| Alaska | 54.72 | 23.40 | 36.05 | 59.20 | 74.75 | 79.25 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 60.87 | 29.48 | 47.86 | 62.19 | 79.00 | 79.25 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 46.71 | 23.28 | 29.81 | 38.08 | 61.62 | 78.60 |
| Balance of State | 49.19 | 23.40 | 24.09 | 46.31 | 62.42 | 79.89 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.