What nurse anesthetists earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $223,150 | $107.29 | 440 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $241,460 | $116.09 | 60 |
| Richmond, VA | $235,320 | $113.13 | – |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $233,060 | $112.05 | – |
Nurse Anesthetists in Virginia earned a median of $252,110 a year ($121.21 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $236,590. The middle half earned $207,230 to $294,350.
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Charlottesville, VA at $241,460.
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.