Nurse Anesthetist salary in Kentucky
What nurse anesthetists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$222,520$106.98 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $236,590
Middle half earn$211,800 – $242,700Top 10%: $289,230+
Jobs1,6402.46× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Anesthetist pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $222,520 | $106.98 | 710 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $221,170 | $106.33 | 670 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $242,700 | $116.68 | 270 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $264,420 | $127.13 | 190 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $221,580 | $106.53 | 60 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $221,580 | $106.53 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Nurse Anesthetist pay in similar states
Georgia · $224,630 North Carolina · $224,610 Arkansas · $224,280 Maryland · $223,140 Louisiana · $222,130 Pennsylvania · $221,530
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Kentucky?
Nurse Anesthetists in Kentucky earned a median of $222,520 a year ($106.98 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $236,590. The middle half earned $211,800 to $242,700.
Where in Kentucky do nurse anesthetists earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH at $264,420.
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.