Alaska Medical Assistant Salary

This page provides you with a complete overview of the Medical Assisting field in the state of Alaska. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a Medical Assistant and more.

Average Salary of a Alaska Medical Assistant

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Medical Assistant was $28,000 vs the national salary of $38,000. A Medical Assistant in Alaska saw a healthy number of companies featuring over 362 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Mid Level.

In USD as of September 26, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Alaska Medical Assistant $28,000 Bar high
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Average Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Banner Health, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation, Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute, State of Alaska, and Beacon Occupational Health and Safety offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Additional Salaries by Assistant Type

In this section explore additional details on the following specialities:

  1. Clinical Medical Assistant
  2. Dental Assistant
  3. Medical Administration Assistant
  4. Medical Laboratory Assistant
  5. Nursing Assistant
  6. Patient Care Assistant
  7. Pediatric Medical Assistant
  8. Physical Therapy Assistant
  9. Respiratory Care Assistant
  10. Veterinarian Assistant

Clinical Medical Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Clinical Medical Assistant $28,000 Bar high
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Average Clinical Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Clinical Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were PeaceHealth, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Select Physical Therapy, Southcentral Foundation, and Banner Health offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Dental Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Dental Assistant $43,000 Bar high
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Average Dental Assistant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Dental Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Workplace Alaska, Lithia Auto Stores, Southcentral Foundation, and Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.

Medical Administration Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Medical Administration Assistant $30,000 Bar high
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Average Medical Administration Assistant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Medical Administration Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Workplace Alaska, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Providence Health & Services, Beacon Occupational Health and Safety, and Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Medical Laboratory Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Medical Laboratory Assistant $22,000 Bar high
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Average Medical Laboratory Assistant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Medical Laboratory Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Providence Health & Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Beacon Occupational Health and Safety, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation, and Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Nursing Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Nursing Assistant $37,000 Bar high
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Average Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Southcentral Foundation, Central Peninsula Hospital, and HealthCare Traveler Jobs offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Patient Care Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Patient Care Assistant $42,000 Bar high
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Average Patient Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Patient Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Banner Health, Workplace Alaska, Maniilaq Association, and Beacon Occupational Health and Safety offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Pediatric Medical Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Pediatric Medical Assistant $44,000 Bar high
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Average Pediatric Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Pediatric Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Providence Health & Services, Quest Diagnostics, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, and Select Physical Therapy offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Physical Therapy Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Physical Therapy Assistant $44,000 Bar high
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Average Physical Therapy Assistant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Physical Therapy Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Select Physical Therapy, PeaceHealth, Aureus Medical Group, Northwest Pain Relief Centers, and Bartlett Regional Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Respiratory Care Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Respiratory Care Assistant $42,000 Bar high
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Average Respiratory Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Respiratory Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Providence Health & Services, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, SMM Pogo, Workplace Alaska, and Fresenius Medical Care offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Veterinarian Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Veterinarian Assistant $19,000 Bar high
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Average Veterinarian Assistant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Veterinarian Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were After Hours Veterinary Emergency Clinic offering Part-time with Entry Level required.

Top Employers of Alaska Medical Assistant’s

According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 362 jobs for a Alaska Medical Assistant with most employers looking for Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level candidates.

Company # Jobs Available*
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation 37 jobs
Providence Health & Services 28 jobs
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium 20 jobs
Workplace Alaska 19 jobs
Southcentral Foundation 15 jobs
Maniilaq Association 11 jobs
PeaceHealth 10 jobs
Bartlett Regional Hospital 10 jobs
Banner Health 8 jobs
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation 6 jobs
Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute 5 jobs
State of Alaska 5 jobs
Beacon Occupational Health and Safety 5 jobs
Fresenius Medical Care 5 jobs
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium 4 jobs

Top Cities with the Most Job Openings

According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 362 Medical Assistant jobs in Alaska.

City # Jobs Available*
Anchorage, AK 62 jobs
Alaska 13 jobs
Bethel, AK 7 jobs
Kotzebue, AK 4 jobs
Palmer, AK 5 jobs

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*Indicates number of job postings as of September, 2016.

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Written by Robert Sanchez
Robert Sanchez is HealthGrad.com's Chief Editorialist. Robert Sanchez has over 10 years experience in the Healthcare field and more recently has become an avid writer advising on career and job topics in this exciting field.

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