What nurse anesthetists earn in Wisconsin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $258,570 | $124.31 | 1,250 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $282,840 | $135.98 | 210 |
| Madison, WI | $283,980 | $136.53 | 150 |
| Green Bay, WI | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 80 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $279,280 | $134.27 | 80 |
| Wausau, WI | $269,790 | $129.71 | 70 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $260,760 | $125.37 | 60 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $225,450 | $108.39 | 60 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 30 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $275,690 | $132.54 | 30 |
| Appleton, WI | $269,690 | $129.66 | – |
Nurse Anesthetists in Wisconsin earned a median of $273,170 a year ($131.33 an hour) in May 2025, 15% more than the national median of $236,590. The middle half earned $245,730 to $288,540.
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Madison, WI at $283,980.
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.