Cost of Living in Alaska

According to 2021 data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the annual average cost of living in Alaska is $54,331.

• • • Housing and Utilities: $8,696
    • Healthcare: $11,473
    • Food and Beverage (non-restaurant): $4,120
    • Gas and Energy: $880
    • All Other Personal Expenses: $29,162

Average Base Salaries in Alaska

The average salary in Alaska is $66,130. Below are average salaries for medical professionals based on data from Indeed in 2024.

• • • Physicians: $203,015
    • Dentists: $234,753
    • Veterinarians: $170,092
    • Nurses: $137,627
    • Surgeons: $275,971
    • Cardiologists: $161,626
    • Radiologists: $153,916
    • Psychiatrists: $276,460
    • Pediatricians: $244,708
    • Oncologists: $184,447
    • Urologists: $218,476
    • Gastroenterologists: $344,738
    • OBGYN Physicians: $155,692
    • Emergency Medicine Physicians: $193,115
    • Dermatologists: $266,560

How We Partner With Alaska Physicians

The chance of missing months or years of work because of an injury or illness may seem remote, especially if you’re young and healthy. However, 1 in 4 people in the U.S. will suffer a disability lasting for more than a year before the age of 65.

If a disability took away your ability to practice in your medical specialty, how would this impact your earnings? Think about all you have invested in you education up to this point, with the expectation of having a higher earnings potential. We provide quotes to Alaska Physicians from the top insurance providers who offer own-occupation disability insurance and offer guidance based on your specific situation and needs.