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.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 55.05 | 39.88 | 45.62 | 53.69 | 62.62 | 75.08 |
| Alaska | 53.01 | 23.75 | 34.49 | 56.23 | 66.47 | 80.17 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 57.67 | 30.71 | 51.92 | 58.96 | 66.37 | 80.00 |
| Balance of State | 48.12 | 22.51 | 27.38 | 39.48 | 66.79 | 81.08 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.