How much does a Surgeon make in Alaska?

The average Surgeon salary in Alaska is around $540,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Alaska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $365,537 annually ($30,461/month).

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

On a $540,000 salary in Alaska, your take-home pay is approximately $365,537/year or $30,461/month. Federal tax: $152,134. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $540,000 a good Surgeon salary?

$540,000 is a strong salary for a Surgeon — above the national median. In Alaska, demand for this role is active.

How do Alaska taxes affect Surgeon salaries?

Alaska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $540,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 32.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Surgeons?

3% growth projected 2022-2032 (slower than average) overall — but specific subspecialties (cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, plastic, transplant, pediatric subspecialty) face severe shortage with 8-15 year supply lag from training pipeline. Aging Boomer demographic = sustained surgical volume through 2035+. AI/robotics augment but do not replace operative judgment in the 10-year window.. Related roles include: Anesthesiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, General Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon, Transplant Surgeon, Pediatric Surgical Subspecialist, Surgical Oncologist.

How can a Surgeon 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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Surgeon Salary in Alaska (2026)

The average Surgeon in Alaska earns around $540,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $365,537/year ($30,461/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$365,537
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$30,461
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$14,059
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$176/hr
Federal Tax	$152,134
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$22,329
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	32.31%

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Surgeon Salary Ranges in Alaska

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$410,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$540,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$950,000

/year

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Not all Surgeons earn the same — not even close

Alaska's surgeon market is anchored by Providence Alaska Medical Center Anchorage (the substantial Providence Alaska Level 2 trauma + ~400+ beds + Providence Alaska Children's Hospital + the substantial Providence post-Surgical Sub-Specialty fellowships), Alaska Native Medical Center ANMC Anchorage (the substantial ANMC as the IHS + ANTHC + Southcentral Foundation joint venture + Level 2 trauma + Alaska Native + American Indian healthcare + the substantial ANMC surgical), Alaska Regional Hospital Anchorage HCA + Mat-Su Regional Medical Center HCA + Bartlett Regional Hospital Juneau + Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Banner Health + the substantial AK community surgery, post-Iditarod + post-AK ski + winter sports surgical referral (the substantial Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race + Alyeska Resort + the substantial AK winter sports + outdoor trauma), WWAMI surgical residency + the substantial AK WWAMI surgical pipeline + UW Medicine surgical referral cross-state, plus post-2023 ANMC + Providence substantial expansion + AK no in-state MD-granting (WWAMI pipeline reliance) + Tripler Army Medical Center cross-Pacific federal referral.

Neurosurgeon

$695,000–$1,175,000+ bonus

Neurosurg at Providence Alaska + Alaska Regional + ANMC · complex + spine

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

$525,000–$895,000+ bonus

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

Orthopedic Surgeon (Sports / Trauma)

$495,000–$895,000+ bonus

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

General / Trauma Surgeon (Providence Level 2)

$385,000–$615,000+ bonus

Trauma at Providence Level 2 + ANMC + the substantial AK trauma + rural

Vascular Surgeon

$465,000–$735,000+ bonus

Vascular at Providence + Alaska Regional + ANMC + community vascular

Plastic / Reconstructive Surgeon

$405,000–$725,000+ bonus

Plastics at AK major systems + private practice + the substantial AK

Urologic Surgeon

$425,000–$695,000+ bonus

Uro at Providence + Alaska Regional + ANMC + community urology

Pediatric Surgeon (Providence Children / ANMC)

$465,000–$735,000+ bonus

Peds surgery at Providence Alaska Children + ANMC peds + cross-Pacific

OB/GYN Surgeon

$295,000–$445,000+ bonus

OB-GYN surgical at Providence + Alaska Regional + ANMC + Mat-Su

ENT / Otolaryngologist

$385,000–$615,000+ bonus

ENT at AK major systems + community ENT private practice

Worth knowing: Providence Alaska Medical Center Level 2 trauma + Alaska Native Medical Center ANMC + post-Iditarod + post-ski + winter sports surgical referral + WWAMI surgical residency tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Level 2 trauma + AN/AI integrated + winter sports + WWAMI surgical cluster and a feature most national surgeon surveys understate for AK. Providence Alaska Medical Center Anchorage (the substantial Providence Alaska Level 2 trauma + ~400+ beds + Providence Alaska Children's Hospital + the substantial Providence post-Surgical Sub-Specialty fellowships + the substantial post-2024 Providence Alaska substantial surgical residency + the substantial Providence St. Joseph Health system AK affiliation). Alaska Native Medical Center ANMC Anchorage (the substantial ANMC as the IHS + ANTHC + Southcentral Foundation joint venture + Level 2 trauma + the substantial Alaska Native + American Indian surgical + the substantial post-2024 ANMC substantial growth). Alaska Regional Hospital HCA + Mat-Su Regional HCA + Bartlett Regional Juneau + Fairbanks Memorial Banner Health. post-Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race + post-Alyeska Resort + post-AK winter sports + outdoor trauma surgical referral (the substantial AK Arctic trauma + the substantial AK MEDEVAC airlift). WWAMI Washington-Wyoming-Alaska-Montana-Idaho surgical residency + the substantial AK WWAMI surgical pipeline. UW Medicine surgical referral cross-state. AK IMLC since 2017 + AK 0% income tax + Permanent Fund Dividend PFD anchor the AK surgeon proposition.