How much does a Physician make in Alaska?

The average Physician salary in Alaska is around $270,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Alaska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $196,312 annually ($16,359/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Physician in Alaska?

On a $270,000 salary in Alaska, your take-home pay is approximately $196,312/year or $16,359/month. Federal tax: $57,704. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $270,000 a good Physician salary?

$270,000 is a strong salary for a Physician — above the national median. In Alaska, demand for this role is active.

How do Alaska taxes affect Physician salaries?

Alaska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $270,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 27.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physicians?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Family Doctor, Internist, Specialist, Surgeon, Hospitalist.

How can a Physician in Alaska reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Physician Salary in Alaska (2026)

The average Physician in Alaska earns around $270,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $196,312/year ($16,359/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$196,312
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$16,359
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$7,550
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$94/hr
Federal Tax	$57,704
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$15,984
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	27.29%

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Physician Salary Ranges in Alaska

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$195,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$270,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$425,000

/year

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Not all Physicians earn the same — not even close

Alaska's physician market is anchored by Providence Alaska Medical Center Anchorage (the substantial Providence Alaska as the largest AK hospital + ~400+ beds + Providence Alaska Children's Hospital + the substantial Providence St. Joseph Health system AK affiliation), Alaska Native Medical Center ANMC Anchorage (the substantial ANMC as the IHS + Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium ANTHC + Southcentral Foundation joint venture + ~150+ beds + Alaska Native + American Indian healthcare + the substantial post-2024 ANMC substantial growth), Alaska Regional Hospital Anchorage (HCA Healthcare) + Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Palmer (HCA) + Bartlett Regional Hospital Juneau + Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (Banner Health) + the substantial AK community hospital, WWAMI Washington-Wyoming-Alaska-Montana-Idaho joint medical education (UW Medical School + the substantial WWAMI 5-state region + the substantial AK WWAMI ~20 MD graduates annually + WWAMI Targeted Rural Underserved Track TRUST), plus AK has NO in-state MD-granting institution (relies on WWAMI partnership) + the substantial AK rural + remote physician demand + Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu HI cross-Pacific federal referral.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

$525,000–$895,000+ bonus

CT surgery at Providence Alaska + Alaska Regional + ANMC · transplant

Orthopedic Surgeon

$485,000–$865,000+ bonus

Ortho at AK major systems · the substantial post-Iditarod + post-ski trauma

Anesthesiologist

$365,000–$555,000+ bonus

Anesthesia at Providence + Alaska Regional + ANMC + Mat-Su · OR

Radiologist

$365,000–$595,000+ bonus

Diagnostic + IR at AK major systems · post-2020 imaging substantial

Hospitalist / Internal Medicine

$265,000–$425,000+ bonus

Hospitalist at Providence + Alaska Regional + ANMC · post-2020 AK demand

Emergency Medicine

$305,000–$485,000+ bonus

EM at Providence Alaska + Alaska Regional + ANMC · the substantial AK trauma

Family Medicine / Primary Care

$235,000–$365,000+ bonus

PCP at AK major systems + community + FQHC + ANTHC + the substantial AK rural

Pediatrician

$215,000–$315,000+ bonus

Peds at Providence Alaska Children + ANMC peds + community peds

Psychiatrist

$265,000–$395,000+ bonus

Psych at Providence + Alaska Regional + ANMC + the substantial AK BH gap

OB/GYN

$295,000–$445,000+ bonus

OB at Providence + Alaska Regional + ANMC + Mat-Su + community

Worth knowing: Providence Alaska Medical Center largest AK hospital + Alaska Native Medical Center ANMC + WWAMI medical education + AK NO in-state MD-granting institution tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state largest community + tribal AN/AI integrated + WWAMI 5-state physician anchor and a feature most national physician surveys understate for AK. Providence Alaska Medical Center Anchorage (the substantial Providence Alaska as the largest AK hospital + ~400+ beds + Providence Alaska Children's Hospital + the substantial Providence St. Joseph Health system AK affiliation + the substantial post-2024 Providence Alaska substantial growth). Alaska Native Medical Center ANMC Anchorage (the substantial ANMC as the IHS + Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium ANTHC + Southcentral Foundation joint venture as one of country's substantial US tribal health systems + ~150+ beds + Alaska Native + American Indian healthcare + the substantial post-2024 ANMC substantial growth + the substantial ANMC + ANTHC as the largest AN/AI healthcare provider). Alaska Regional Hospital (HCA) + Mat-Su Regional Medical Center (HCA) + Bartlett Regional Hospital Juneau + Fairbanks Memorial (Banner Health). WWAMI joint medical education (UW Medical School + the substantial WWAMI 5-state region + the substantial AK WWAMI ~20 MD graduates annually + WWAMI TRUST + the substantial AK rural + remote physician demand). AK IMLC since 2017 + AK 0% income tax + Permanent Fund Dividend PFD anchor the AK physician proposition.