Nurse Anesthetist salary
What nurse anesthetists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$236,590$113.75 per hour
Average pay$248,320$119.38 per hour
Middle half earn$206,730 – $294,350Top 10%: $339,500+
Jobs51,840Employed nationwide
Nurse Anesthetist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $190,300 | $91.49 | 1,810 | 0.86 |
| Alaska | $341,210 | $164.04 | 90 | 0.27 |
| Arizona | $248,660 | $119.55 | 310 | 0.09 |
| Arkansas | $224,280 | $107.83 | – | – |
| California | $292,410 | $140.58 | 2,230 | 0.12 |
| Colorado | – | – | 800 | 0.28 |
| Connecticut | $236,960 | $113.92 | 480 | 0.29 |
| Florida | $210,570 | $101.24 | 4,600 | 0.46 |
| Georgia | $224,630 | $108.00 | 1,170 | 0.24 |
| Idaho | $263,130 | $126.50 | – | – |
| Illinois | $286,830 | $137.90 | 1,140 | 0.19 |
| Indiana | – | – | 600 | 0.19 |
| Iowa | $273,070 | $131.29 | 380 | 0.25 |
| Kansas | $212,090 | $101.97 | 910 | 0.63 |
| Kentucky | $222,520 | $106.98 | 1,640 | 0.82 |
| Louisiana | $222,130 | $106.80 | 900 | 0.46 |
| Maine | $247,470 | $118.98 | 380 | 0.59 |
| Maryland | $223,140 | $107.28 | 840 | 0.31 |
| Massachusetts | $295,550 | $142.09 | 500 | 0.14 |
| Michigan | $247,010 | $118.76 | 2,300 | 0.52 |
| Minnesota | $266,190 | $127.98 | 2,130 | 0.72 |
| Mississippi | $198,410 | $95.39 | 480 | 0.41 |
| Missouri | $242,630 | $116.65 | 1,550 | 0.53 |
| Montana | $277,380 | $133.36 | – | – |
| Nebraska | $246,730 | $118.62 | 430 | 0.42 |
| New Hampshire | $275,980 | $132.68 | 490 | 0.72 |
| New Jersey | $291,350 | $140.07 | – | – |
| New Mexico | $129,370 | $62.20 | – | – |
| New York | $321,030 | $154.34 | 2,450 | 0.25 |
| North Carolina | $224,610 | $107.99 | 3,340 | 0.68 |
| North Dakota | $244,240 | $117.42 | 250 | 0.58 |
| Ohio | $231,810 | $111.45 | 2,300 | 0.42 |
| Oklahoma | $156,830 | $75.40 | 990 | 0.58 |
| Oregon | $272,330 | $130.93 | 370 | 0.19 |
| Pennsylvania | $221,530 | $106.50 | 2,500 | 0.41 |
| Rhode Island | – | – | 120 | 0.25 |
| South Carolina | $265,480 | $127.64 | 1,010 | 0.44 |
| South Dakota | $263,930 | $126.89 | 400 | 0.87 |
| Tennessee | $211,450 | $101.66 | 1,690 | 0.52 |
| Texas | $244,990 | $117.78 | 4,060 | 0.29 |
| Utah | $126,600 | $60.86 | – | – |
| Vermont | $283,060 | $136.09 | 40 | 0.13 |
| Virginia | $252,110 | $121.21 | 700 | 0.17 |
| Washington | $274,390 | $131.92 | 760 | 0.21 |
| West Virginia | $278,530 | $133.91 | 740 | 1.06 |
| Wisconsin | $273,170 | $131.33 | 990 | 0.34 |
| Wyoming | $255,250 | $122.71 | 80 | 0.28 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | $416,000 | 340 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $331,760 | 90 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $321,030 | 2,310 |
| Peoria, IL | $310,930 | 100 |
| Columbia, MO | $310,170 | 90 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $298,910 | 140 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $297,560 | 100 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $294,910 | 140 |
| Rochester, NY | $286,230 | 140 |
| Madison, WI | $283,980 | 150 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $282,840 | 210 |
| Charleston, WV | $280,250 | 220 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $279,410 | 200 |
| Morgantown, WV | $278,530 | 200 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $277,550 | 910 |
Metro areas with the most nurse anesthetists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,310 | $321,030 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 1,290 | $218,650 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,250 | $258,570 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 1,190 | $238,540 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 1,170 | $243,130 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 1,070 | $206,270 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 980 | $218,080 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 910 | $277,550 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 840 | $265,880 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 830 | $211,450 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 770 | $214,690 |
| Birmingham, AL | 750 | $175,850 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 710 | $222,520 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 680 | $275,310 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 670 | $221,170 |
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Questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make?
The median pay for nurse anesthetists in the U.S. was $236,590 a year ($113.75 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $206,730 and $294,350.
Which states pay nurse anesthetists the most?
The highest pay was in Alaska ($341,210), New York ($321,030), Massachusetts ($295,550), California ($292,410), New Jersey ($291,350). The lowest was in Utah ($126,600), New Mexico ($129,370), Oklahoma ($156,830).
How many nurse anesthetists are there in the U.S.?
About 51,840 people were employed as nurse anesthetists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.