Nurse Anesthetist salary in Illinois
What nurse anesthetists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$286,830$137.90 per hour
vs U.S.+21%U.S. median $236,590
Middle half earn$209,370 – $315,650Top 10%: $335,610+
Jobs1,1400.56× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Anesthetist pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $265,880 | $127.83 | 840 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $232,300 | $111.68 | 650 |
| Peoria, IL | $310,930 | $149.49 | 100 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 60 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 50 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Nurse Anesthetist pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $295,550 California · $292,410 New Jersey · $291,350 Vermont · $283,060 West Virginia · $278,530 Montana · $277,380
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Illinois?
Nurse Anesthetists in Illinois earned a median of $286,830 a year ($137.90 an hour) in May 2025, 21% more than the national median of $236,590. The middle half earned $209,370 to $315,650.
Where in Illinois do nurse anesthetists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Peoria, IL at $310,930.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.