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Paramedic salary in Alaska

Paramedics in Alaska earn a median $71,860 a year across all employers.

$71,860
median pay in AK, all employers
310
workers in AK (SOC 29-2043)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Alaska, all employers Sourced

Paramedics (SOC 29-2043) in Alaska, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureAK
Workers310
10th percentile$53,820
Median$71,860
90th percentile$103,550
National median, government employers$61,780

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Alaska

Local employees

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
PERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (PERS Tier IV) - all other members
PERS Tier IV (DCR Plan)
—account payable 60 days after termination at any age8%Varies

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Alaska pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Free practice tests for Alaska

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Paramedic (public EMS) page.

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